
Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life and Inclusive Leadership
(Student Services Professional III)
Compensation and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,879 - $5,123 per month
Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,879 - $6,950 per month
- This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Student Involvement, this position coordinates programming for and supports the social Greek-letter organizations and their governing councils along with the Inclusive Leadership development of that community and the campus community. The position assists in providing guidance for the University’s diverse and dynamic fraternity and sorority community and leadership development for the campus. The position supervises the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Key Qualifications
- Knowledge of social Greek-letter organizations and the developmental needs of the student participants and leaders.
- Knowledge of college student development theory, theories and models of leadership development, and community building techniques.
- General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Affairs and Student Engagement field as well as general knowledge of campus and CSU policies, procedures and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of individual counseling techniques, student success strategies and retention intervention strategies.
- Knowledge of computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps).
- Skill/Ability to:
- To foster effective working relationships with student leaders.
- Facilitate dialogue, prepare and deliver public presentations, and construct learning activities.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Multicultural and intercultural competencies to support the needs of diverse populations.
- Proficiency in use of technology, the internet and web-based forms.
- Plan related events and programs for student organizations, including recruitment related activities, lectures and trainings.
- Advise students individually and in groups on complex student related matters and determine appropriate courses of action.
- Appropriately and professionally interact with students, faculty and other support staff and apply proper techniques while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature.
- Reason logically and use sound judgment and problem-solving skills to recommend creative, effective, and practical solutions.
- Obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews.
- Collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on data.
- Effectively organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to recognize value systems and work accordingly.
- Carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU Administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee and student advising and community contacts.
- Ability to be responsive, innovative, results oriented, and student centered in helping students fulfill their academic program requirements and meeting campus goals.
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Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
- Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year of experience in the practices, procedures, and administration of social Greek-letter organizations and leadership development programming.
- A Master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
- Preferred Skills:
- Master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs, College Student Development, College Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Educational Leadership strongly preferred.
- Membership in a social Greek-letter organization strongly preferred.
- Experience working with OrgSync/Engage, CampusDirector, and PeopleSoft.
- Prior higher education experience working with students, student leaders, advisors, student clubs and organizations is strongly preferred.
- Prior higher education experience producing co-curricular student development/learning experiences to individual students, members and leaders of student organizations, and other targeted student subpopulations is strongly preferred.
Department Summary
When it comes to making new friends, developing leadership skills for your career and having an impact on the campus and community, getting involved is your key to success!
Deadline & Application Instructions
Applications received by April 14, 2023 will be given full consideration by the search committee.
- Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.
Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Vaccination Interim Policy
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.
Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)