Fraternity & Sorority Life Specialist

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Job Summary:

This position will join the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) team and support our collective vision to set the standard for innovative, impactful work that advances fraternity/sorority. We believe in the power and opportunity of fraternity/sorority and understand there is a need for creative, solution-oriented professionals to support the ever-evolving landscape of FSL. Together, the FSL team supports and guides over 6,000 students in more than 65 chapters to create a positive and meaningful membership experience.  

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services in Student Affairs

• Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the Institution's mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Plans, organizes, administers, and manages processes and operations related to assigned area(s) of responsibility

• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

• May monitor the program budget and approve expenditures

• Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program or unit

• Serves as the program or unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups

Department:

Wisconsin Union, Social Education, Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL)

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $56,112 - but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years minimum experience working with fraternities/sororities on a campus or national organization

• Demonstrated understanding of harm prevention and reduction strategies

• Demonstrated understanding of student learning and curriculum design and facilitating educational programs

• Experience advising college students

• Strong commitment to equity

• Ability to work independently and collectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with population level strategies to influence students and organizations

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field is preferred.

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Contact Information:

Julie Medenwaldt, julie.medenwaldt@wisc.edu, 608-263-3937

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