2 Fraternity & Sorority Coordinators: University of California Berekley

November 20, 2012

Departmental Overview
The ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California) Auxiliary is the financial and support arm of the ASUC Student Government and is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. It serves all students and seeks to create an inclusive campus community, thereby enhancing the student experience at UC Berkeley. To this end we provide quality services and programs that foster experiential learning opportunities and ensure a sustainable organization. With direction from the Commercial and Student Services Board (CSSB), we derive income from student fees, retail operations, vending, food service and a variety of self operated units such the Art Studio, Events Services, and Lecture Notes On-line. In addition, the ASUC Auxiliary provides student group advising services, leadership opportunities and student development programs through the LEAD center. We manage and operate multiple facilities including the University Student Union, Eshleman and Anthony Hall which house the ASUC student government, Graduate Assembly, Multi-Cultural Center, Cal Corps, student organization offices and much more. Finally, we provide financial and accounting services to approximately twenty-five ASUC Government Officers, Graduate Assembly Executive Officers, and over 1,300 student groups and forty student publications.

Reporting to the LEAD Center Director, this position is a part of the LEAD Center and is responsible for providing leadership, education, and development, advising services to student groups, and encouraging students to get involved in the campus community. This position has primary responsibility for developing, leading and providing advising and support services for 65 affiliated fraternities and sororities and their associated governing councils (IFC, NPC, MCGC, and NPHC). With over 10% of undergraduate students in fraternity and sorority organizations (most of whom live collectively in off-campus housing), this person significantly influences personal and leadership growth through counseling, orientation, risk management,skills trainings and resource referrals; and provides information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures, and regulations for students in their co-curricular life at the University.

The newly developed LEAD Center, a unit within the ASUC Auxiliary, is a comprehensive center working in partnership with the ASUC Student Government leadership as well as with a diverse community of students, staff, faculty, and campus community stakeholders to provide services and resources in the areas of leadership, personal and professional development and student organization advising. From student organization recognition, to funding and advising, the LEAD Center is the one stop shop for all Student Organizations’ needs. The LEAD Center promotes a student-centered learning environment by advising and empowering students to pursue their co-curricular initiatives, to cultivate their leadership skills, and to develop holistically. More specifically the LEAD Center provides advising services to student groups, including student organizations, student publication groups, fraternities and sororities, student government, the campus programming board, and student leadership development and training initiatives. These student groups include the Recruitment and Retention Centers, Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), Graduate Assembly (GA), Bridges Multicultural Resource Center, Cal Debate, Committee on Student Fees, Fraternities and Sororities, Student Leader Training and Development, Student Publication Groups, Superb, and The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF).

Responsibilities

The LEAD Center Coordinator—Fraternities and Sororities provides on going transformational advising services for two of the four governing councils (Inter-Fraternity Council, Multi-Cultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council) and the fraternity and sorority chapters affiliated with the governing council being advised utilizing student development and leadership practices. Advising includes organizational development, leadership, budget management, programming, recruitment, risk management, officer transitions, and ethical decision making and will assist individuals and chapters in addressing problems related to personal, academic, and organizational needs.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develops and implements programs to train and develop members of fraternities and sororities – new members, chapter officers, council officers, up and coming leaders, etc. to meet the needs of the community and to create positive change;
  • supports students to create and foster a values based fraternity and sorority community and chapters by facilitating workshops, seminars, retreats, etc.;
  • regularly advises, instructs and provides resources about various leadership theories, concepts, skill development techniques, and chapter management;
  • conducts ongoing troubleshooting/consultation sessions, as needed; advises and supports specific Greek community initiatives that build a positive learning and leadership culture;
  • conducts outreach to student leaders and encourages the use of campus and community programs and services;
  • provides information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures, and regulations that ensure student success and enhance community;
  • evaluates fraternity and sorority leadership training opportunities using best practice evaluation processes;
  • measures all learning outcomes associated with LEAD fraternity and sorority leadership initiatives;
  • represents the needs of students in fraternity/sorority chapters and councils to campus and community stakeholders through participation on committees, etc.;
  • coordinates a process for recognizing the positive leadership and impacts of Greek students and organizations;
  • researches best practices, materials and new initiatives; with the Director,
  • develops plans and goals for new or revised leadership programs, services, policies, procedures, and practices that enhance the fraternity and sorority community and student culture;
  • work with Student Conduct, local police, local fire, city officials, chapter advisors, alumni, and (inter)national organizations regarding discipline, alcohol education, sexual assault education, disaster preparedness, fraternity and sorority house management, and chapter management.
  • Attendance at evening/late night and weekend events required.

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience in student leadership/student development theory and practice; thorough knowledge of advising and counseling fraternities and sororities including local, regional, inter/national, and culturally-based organizations.
  • Ability to mediate conflict, problem-solve, and respond appropriately to student concerns; effectively serve and understand issues of underrepresented students; and interact at all levels with campus and community constituents and stakeholders with a high level of political acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability communicating effectively one-to-one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts.
  • Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills; interpersonal skills with ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects well in a fast paced, politically charged environment; demonstrate creativity and flexibility in working on various projects with a variety of constituent groups; and have leadership experience demonstrated by creating cross-campus partnerships and collaborations with other colleagues.
  • Ability and willingness to explore alternatives to existing products and services and identify opportunities to improve procedures and practices as well as create an environment of understanding and acceptance and challenge organizational policies and practices that may be exclusionary.
  • Assist in designing, implementing, and facilitating training, leadership, customer service, and personal development retreats, workshops, and programs for full-time staff, student staff, interns and graduate assistants.
  • Develop, submit for approval, and implement goals and action plans for areas of responsibility which support the boarder ASUC Auxiliary mission and the LEAD Center goals established in partnership with Director.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with student and professional staff, Division colleagues, and the University community.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Membership in a fraternity or sorority preferred.

Salary & Benefits

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

The First Review Date for this job is: November 26, 2012

Criminal Background Check
This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.