The Program Coordinator for Student Leadership is a full-time professional staff position which is part of the Office of University Centers within the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL). In conjunction with the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Program Coordinator for Student Leadership is responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive, strategic leadership development program. This individual will assume primary responsibility for advising UWL’s chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and UWL Fraternity & Sorority Life communities. This position will also assume shared responsibility of the Leadership and Involvement Center, alongside the Program Coordinator for Community Engagement and Belonging. This position will serve as an integral part of a collaborative team of Program Coordinators in the areas of Student Activities, Student Leadership, Community Engagement and Belonging, and Student Organizations.

Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Associate Director of Student Engagement & Leadership – develop, promote, and coordinate programs within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive and strategic social Greek Life program.
• Serve as the university contact for national social Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations.
• Instill a values-based Fraternity and Sorority organization system.
• Ensure that Fraternity and Sorority students enjoy living and learning in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe, secure, and supportive of the educational process and holds individualized groups responsible for their behavior.
• Provide oversight and support of the Fraternity and Sorority annual recruitment process.
• Supervise the social Fraternity and Sorority grade reports
• Process grade reports to national organizations.
• Responsible for risk management issue related to social Fraternity and Sorority organizations.
• • University and national policies
  • Event Planning
  • Recruitment practices
  • Advise social Fraternities and Sororities on:
• Assist with connections to group philanthropies.
• Advise the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council.
• Serve as a campus expert on hazing and hazing education.
• Serve as a liaison to the Title IX office and assist with related trainings for Fraternity and Sorority members.
• Develop Fraternity and Sorority budgets for General Operations.
• Assist students in budgeting process.
• Assist with UWL’s use of UGetConnected, a shared web platform tracking volunteer service within the community.
• Review and develop applicable contracts for chapter and organization events and programs.
• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator of Community Engagement and Belonging, will focus on initiatives to engage Fraternity and Sorority members in volunteerism and civic engagement.

Develop, promote, and coordinate leadership programs within the Leadership and Involvement Center.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive and strategic leadership development program.
• Supervise annual events such as: UWL Leadership Summit, “Leadership in…” Series, NSLS Induction, and the Eagle Excellence in Leadership Awards (EELAs). Plan and implement roundtable discussions with campus leaders. Evaluate current programs with the intent to develop new programs related to expanding leadership and service for student organizations and students.
• Coordinate the Chancellor’s Volunteer Service Award program as well as the Spring Recognition Ceremony.
• Advise UWL Chapter of National Society for Leadership and Success, including coordinating all communication with perspective and current members, orientation and leadership training days, speaker broadcasts, Support Network Teams, socials, and the NSLS induction each Spring.
• Review and develop applicable contracts for the Leadership and Involvement Center.
• Develop, present, and maintain applicable budgets.
• Hire, train, and supervise 2-3 undergraduate student staff.
• Oversee the coordination of logistical planning for programs and events, in collaboration with areas of the University including, but not limited to: Campus Dining, Facilities Management, Parking, and University Police.

Serve as a member of the University Centers leadership team.

• Assist with the coordination of training and development for student and graduate assistant staff.
• Contribute to the development of the annual report, development of strategic goals, and the assessment of established goals.
• Ensure the unit’s philosophy and direction permeates the programs and services of the unit.
• Facilitate the evaluation of programs and services within the unit.
• Represent University Centers on campus committees.

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership.

• Attend University functions of general importance to the student body or the University.
• Serve on Student Affairs and University committees as needed.
• Participate in regional and national Student Union and Activities Associations.
• Other duties as mutually agreed upon with supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field plus 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• Experience working with student leadership development, Fraternity & Sorority Life and/or Campus Activities.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the willingness to work and communicate in a highly collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Student Development, Higher Education, or related field.
• Experience working with Fraternity & Sorority Life communities.
• Knowledge of student development and experience working with and advising college students.
• Experience in the planning and management of small to large scale events and programs.
• Experience in reviewing and executing performer/activity contracts.
• Experience working with budgets.
• Experience supervising graduate assistants, and/or student staff members.
• Ability to develop student employee training programs.
• Understanding of the importance of collaboration within the unit and the university.
• Ability to problem solve and readily adapt to change.
• An understanding of student development, student life, and university processes and business.
• Ability to use and adapt to current technology and new technology and software.
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, student, and external groups.

About University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community. For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO). With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the Co...llege of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates. UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan. The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

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