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Program Coordinator Student Learning and Risk Reduction
Inside Higher Ed, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045
Program Coordinator Student Learning and Risk Reduction
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Position Overview The Program Coordinator for Student Learning and Risk Reduction in Fraternity and Sorority Life plays a pivotal role within the university’s Student Affairs team, aligning with the mission and vision of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life. This position oversees support for chapter holistic learning and education that aligns with the Community Standards chapter requirements, including civic and community engagement, belonging, and holistic wellness. This role supports risk‑management training surrounding alcohol awareness and education, hazing prevention strategies, bystander intervention, and sexual/physical‑violence prevention.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sorority and fraternity life at the University of Kansas through contributing to the development of student leaders, enhancing community programs, and supporting students in their overall health and wellness. If you are passionate about empowering students, fostering partnerships across campus, and promoting positive change, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Description 50% Curriculum Building, Educational Programming, Training Development and Support
Develop, facilitate and assess risk‑prevention and management educational opportunities for individual chapters, chapter and council leadership, and community‑wide workshops.
Assist SFL leaders and staff in developing strategies to address community concerns and issues.
Collaborate with various Student Affairs departments to plan and implement active and passive programming for National Hazing Prevention Week, Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and other related awareness opportunities.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of national risk‑reduction and management trends and approaches within higher education.
Serve as a facilitator for the Jayhawks Give a Flock bystander‑intervention program and other Division of Student Affairs prevention programs.
Serve as a resource for students, parents/families, faculty, staff, and community and headquarters partners on issues related to sorority and fraternity life.
30% Assessment and Evaluation
Manage and compile hazing‑prevention education data to ensure compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act in collaboration with Student Conduct and Community Standards staff.
Track current national and local trends and chapter/council needs related to risk‑prevention and holistic wellness programming; conduct reports for Student Conduct, Community Standards, and council-specific reporting.
Implement and review surveys for the SFL community; conduct data analysis to identify trends, areas of improvement, risk reduction, or holistic wellness needs.
Collaborate with SFL staff on the Sorority & Fraternity Life Community Standards tracking and annual reporting process.
Contribute to overall Student Affairs assessment efforts and reporting.
Continuously monitor best practices in the SFL field and assist in implementation where appropriate.
15% Partnership Development
Build partnerships with campus departments to support risk‑reduction education.
Work with SFL departmental staff to develop a holistic wellness programmatic and educational plan annually.
Establish and maintain collegial relationships and collaborations with chapter/graduate advisors, inter‑national headquarters, and university/community stakeholders.
Collaborate with council and chapter leaders to create and execute community‑sponsored events for the SFL community.
5% Other Duties
Serve on Division and university committees external to Sorority and Fraternity Life when asked.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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 or related responsibilities (two years as a graduate assistant equals one year of professional experience).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience working with students, volunteers, and/or staff of any members organizations within the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA), National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), and National Pan‑Hellenic Council (NPHC) umbrella organizations as evidenced in application materials.
Experience in organizing large‑scale events, from conceptualization to execution and program assessment as evidenced in application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions Applications require the following documents:
Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
Resume.
List of three (3) professional references (One should be a current or former supervisor).
Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information Kari Murphy karimurphy@ku.edu 785-864-5717
Salary Advertised Salary Range: $45,000–$50,000
Application Deadline Application review begins Monday, February 2, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Anticipated Start Date Monday, June 1, 2026
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Position Overview The Program Coordinator for Student Learning and Risk Reduction in Fraternity and Sorority Life plays a pivotal role within the university’s Student Affairs team, aligning with the mission and vision of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life. This position oversees support for chapter holistic learning and education that aligns with the Community Standards chapter requirements, including civic and community engagement, belonging, and holistic wellness. This role supports risk‑management training surrounding alcohol awareness and education, hazing prevention strategies, bystander intervention, and sexual/physical‑violence prevention.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sorority and fraternity life at the University of Kansas through contributing to the development of student leaders, enhancing community programs, and supporting students in their overall health and wellness. If you are passionate about empowering students, fostering partnerships across campus, and promoting positive change, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Description 50% Curriculum Building, Educational Programming, Training Development and Support
Develop, facilitate and assess risk‑prevention and management educational opportunities for individual chapters, chapter and council leadership, and community‑wide workshops.
Assist SFL leaders and staff in developing strategies to address community concerns and issues.
Collaborate with various Student Affairs departments to plan and implement active and passive programming for National Hazing Prevention Week, Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and other related awareness opportunities.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of national risk‑reduction and management trends and approaches within higher education.
Serve as a facilitator for the Jayhawks Give a Flock bystander‑intervention program and other Division of Student Affairs prevention programs.
Serve as a resource for students, parents/families, faculty, staff, and community and headquarters partners on issues related to sorority and fraternity life.
30% Assessment and Evaluation
Manage and compile hazing‑prevention education data to ensure compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act in collaboration with Student Conduct and Community Standards staff.
Track current national and local trends and chapter/council needs related to risk‑prevention and holistic wellness programming; conduct reports for Student Conduct, Community Standards, and council-specific reporting.
Implement and review surveys for the SFL community; conduct data analysis to identify trends, areas of improvement, risk reduction, or holistic wellness needs.
Collaborate with SFL staff on the Sorority & Fraternity Life Community Standards tracking and annual reporting process.
Contribute to overall Student Affairs assessment efforts and reporting.
Continuously monitor best practices in the SFL field and assist in implementation where appropriate.
15% Partnership Development
Build partnerships with campus departments to support risk‑reduction education.
Work with SFL departmental staff to develop a holistic wellness programmatic and educational plan annually.
Establish and maintain collegial relationships and collaborations with chapter/graduate advisors, inter‑national headquarters, and university/community stakeholders.
Collaborate with council and chapter leaders to create and execute community‑sponsored events for the SFL community.
5% Other Duties
Serve on Division and university committees external to Sorority and Fraternity Life when asked.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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 or related responsibilities (two years as a graduate assistant equals one year of professional experience).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience working with students, volunteers, and/or staff of any members organizations within the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA), National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), and National Pan‑Hellenic Council (NPHC) umbrella organizations as evidenced in application materials.
Experience in organizing large‑scale events, from conceptualization to execution and program assessment as evidenced in application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions Applications require the following documents:
Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
Resume.
List of three (3) professional references (One should be a current or former supervisor).
Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information Kari Murphy karimurphy@ku.edu 785-864-5717
Salary Advertised Salary Range: $45,000–$50,000
Application Deadline Application review begins Monday, February 2, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Anticipated Start Date Monday, June 1, 2026
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