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Program Coordinator for Leadership Development
Base pay range: $45,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr
Location: Lawrence, KS (Topeka Metropolitan Area). This position supports Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) at the University of Kansas and reports to the Assistant Director for Community Development.
Overview The Program Coordinator for Leadership Development designs, implements, and evaluates leadership development programs for all SFL member organizations. The role fosters partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, provides harm and safety reduction education, supports accountability processes for the SFL community, and manages data and records of engaged students. The SFL is an administrative unit serving eight full-time professionals and four graduate assistants, with four governing councils: IFC, MGC, NPHC, and PHA.
Responsibilities
50% Leadership Development
Develop, coordinate, and implement leadership development programs, workshops, and retreats tailored to the needs of sorority and fraternity members.
Create and deliver curriculum focusing on leadership theory, practical skills, and personal development.
Coordinate with campus partners to offer diverse and comprehensive leadership opportunities.
Establish and maintain collegial relationships with chapter/graduate advisors, inter/national headquarters, and university/community stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for students, parents/families, faculty, staff, and community and headquarters partners on issues related to Sorority and Fraternity life.
Collaborate with the SFL Program Coordinators to create and implement semesterly new member training for all new members across all four councils.
Collaborate with SFL staff to create educational, cultural, social justice and leadership development programs for various membership elements.
Collaborate with SFL staff to support the execution of annual advisor training and meetings with new and existing chapter advisors.
Provide crisis response and support to chapters and students in collaboration with leadership.
35% Program Management, Operations, and Advising
Support Graduate Assistant(s) in advising one or more council(s) through mentoring, officer transitions, monthly meetings, and other interactions.
Support formal and informal recruitment processes for all SFL councils.
Hold regular advising meetings concerning academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, student engagement, leadership skill acquisition, membership development, harm reduction, and chapter management concerns.
Provide guidance and support to SFL organizations in planning and executing community service and philanthropic events.
Support the chapters through council, university, or national headquarters accountability processes and outcomes.
Assist SFL leaders in developing strategies to address community concerns and issues.
Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to manage a community events calendar highlighting chapter, council, and whole community events.
Assist with budget development and management as directed.
Manage and maintain rosters, grade report records, and officer information for chapters following KU FERPA policies and procedures.
10% Assessment
Manage, compile, and distribute council statistical information and database reports, including grade reports, in collaboration with SFL staff.
Coordinate the evaluation and assessment of designated departmental programs.
Collaborate with SFL staff on the Sorority & Fraternity Life Community Standards tracking and annual reporting process.
Contribute to the overall Student Affairs assessment efforts and reporting.
Monitor best practices in the SFL field and assist in implementation where appropriate.
5% Other Duties
Serve on Division and University committees external to Sorority and Fraternity Life when asked.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience.
Minimum of one-year full-time experience advising fraternities/sororities or student organizations on a college campus (two years as a graduate assistant equals one year of professional experience).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, psychology, social welfare, public health, public administration, or related field.
Experience working with students, volunteers, and/or staff of NIC, NALFO, NAPA, NPC, or NPHC umbrella organizations.
Experience in organizing large-scale events from conceptualization to execution.
Application Instructions Additional documents required: Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins 1/16/2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants: Taylor Pullen tpullen@ku.edu 785-864-7008
Advertised Salary Range: 45,000-50,000 Anticipated Start Date: Monday June 1, 2026
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Note: This description reflects the job posting content and should be used for evaluation and refinement purposes only.
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Location: Lawrence, KS (Topeka Metropolitan Area). This position supports Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) at the University of Kansas and reports to the Assistant Director for Community Development.
Overview The Program Coordinator for Leadership Development designs, implements, and evaluates leadership development programs for all SFL member organizations. The role fosters partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, provides harm and safety reduction education, supports accountability processes for the SFL community, and manages data and records of engaged students. The SFL is an administrative unit serving eight full-time professionals and four graduate assistants, with four governing councils: IFC, MGC, NPHC, and PHA.
Responsibilities
50% Leadership Development
Develop, coordinate, and implement leadership development programs, workshops, and retreats tailored to the needs of sorority and fraternity members.
Create and deliver curriculum focusing on leadership theory, practical skills, and personal development.
Coordinate with campus partners to offer diverse and comprehensive leadership opportunities.
Establish and maintain collegial relationships with chapter/graduate advisors, inter/national headquarters, and university/community stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for students, parents/families, faculty, staff, and community and headquarters partners on issues related to Sorority and Fraternity life.
Collaborate with the SFL Program Coordinators to create and implement semesterly new member training for all new members across all four councils.
Collaborate with SFL staff to create educational, cultural, social justice and leadership development programs for various membership elements.
Collaborate with SFL staff to support the execution of annual advisor training and meetings with new and existing chapter advisors.
Provide crisis response and support to chapters and students in collaboration with leadership.
35% Program Management, Operations, and Advising
Support Graduate Assistant(s) in advising one or more council(s) through mentoring, officer transitions, monthly meetings, and other interactions.
Support formal and informal recruitment processes for all SFL councils.
Hold regular advising meetings concerning academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, student engagement, leadership skill acquisition, membership development, harm reduction, and chapter management concerns.
Provide guidance and support to SFL organizations in planning and executing community service and philanthropic events.
Support the chapters through council, university, or national headquarters accountability processes and outcomes.
Assist SFL leaders in developing strategies to address community concerns and issues.
Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to manage a community events calendar highlighting chapter, council, and whole community events.
Assist with budget development and management as directed.
Manage and maintain rosters, grade report records, and officer information for chapters following KU FERPA policies and procedures.
10% Assessment
Manage, compile, and distribute council statistical information and database reports, including grade reports, in collaboration with SFL staff.
Coordinate the evaluation and assessment of designated departmental programs.
Collaborate with SFL staff on the Sorority & Fraternity Life Community Standards tracking and annual reporting process.
Contribute to the overall Student Affairs assessment efforts and reporting.
Monitor best practices in the SFL field and assist in implementation where appropriate.
5% Other Duties
Serve on Division and University committees external to Sorority and Fraternity Life when asked.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience.
Minimum of one-year full-time experience advising fraternities/sororities or student organizations on a college campus (two years as a graduate assistant equals one year of professional experience).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, psychology, social welfare, public health, public administration, or related field.
Experience working with students, volunteers, and/or staff of NIC, NALFO, NAPA, NPC, or NPHC umbrella organizations.
Experience in organizing large-scale events from conceptualization to execution.
Application Instructions Additional documents required: Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins 1/16/2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants: Taylor Pullen tpullen@ku.edu 785-864-7008
Advertised Salary Range: 45,000-50,000 Anticipated Start Date: Monday June 1, 2026
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Note: This description reflects the job posting content and should be used for evaluation and refinement purposes only.
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