Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life

Job Description

We seek a Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) to join the team in Blacksburg, VA. By advising one or more of the four governing councils and serving as an FSL Chapter Coach, this position will work to facilitate the development, coordination, and administration of departmental programs and services that support current and prospective fraternity and sorority chapter members for a community of 5,700+ fraternity and sorority members, 50+ inter/nationally affiliated organizations, and four governing councils. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our students, please keep reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

1) You’ll join the Fraternity and Sorority Life team. This department supports and engages members of the fraternity and sorority community by promoting lifelong learning, empowering personal growth, inspiring intellectual development, cultivating leadership, and encouraging philanthropy and service.

2) You’ll report to the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, a Regular twelve-month, 100% AP faculty appointment. 

3) You’ll provide direct leadership and advising to one or more of the four governing councils - the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), and the United Council of Fraternities and Sororities.

4) You’ll serve as a staff coach to several chapters within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community.

5) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

6) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $45,000- $50,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related fields, from an accredited institution of higher education, with at least one (1) year of related work experience.
• Experience working with college students and an understanding of the current landscape and contemporary issues in Fraternity and Sorority life.
• Demonstrated collaboration and engagement with individuals from assorted backgrounds and multicultural communities, within and across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
• Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners.
• Excellent communication, writing, presentation, facilitation, organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Experience in programming and/or event management. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in a men’s or women’s fraternal organization.
• Master’s degree conferred by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in a Student Affairs/ student service unit.
• Direct advising experience of a fraternity or sorority/ council
• Preference given to someone who can demonstrate the ability to advise affinity-based and/or culturally-based organizations.

Pay Band

N/A

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$45,000 - $50,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

5/15/2026

Additional Information

- The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually

About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!  

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