Description

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 but not limited to 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. Assessment and evaluation of programs and offerings is a requirement for this role.

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, the enhancement of community programs and support students in their overall understanding of 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. SFL has twelve full-time professionals and graduate assistant(s).

Office Overview: SFL has eight full-time professionals and four graduate assistant(s). The Program Coordinator for Student Learning and Risk Reduction reports to the Assistant Director for Student Learning and Well Being of Sorority & Fraternity Life. The Program Coordinator assists SFL with its mission to empower members of the sorority and fraternity community in expression of their respective organizations' values through the embodiment of community shared values. As a part of the SFL staff, the Program Coordinator works to assist SFL in meeting its commitment to support, lead, engage and inform, through program development, community initiatives, implementation, assessment and community promotion. There is a commitment to continued professional development for staff members.

Job Description

50% Curriculum Building, Educational Programming, Training Development and Support:

• Develop, facilitate and assess risk prevention and management educational opportunities for individual established chapters, chapter and council leadership, and community wide workshops.
• Assist SFL leaders and staff in developing strategies to address community concerns and issues.
• Collaborates with various Student Affairs departments to plan and implement active and passive programming for National Hazing Prevention Week, Sexual Violence Awareness Month and other awarenesses 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 based 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 provided by the office to ensure compliance with 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 and conduct reports (including Student Conduct and Community Standards and Council specific reports).
• Implement and review surveys for the SFL community and conduct data analysis to identify trends, areas of improvement, risk reduction, or holistic wellness needs of the community.
• 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.
• Continually 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.
• Works 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

1. Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience.
2. 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.)
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview processes

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• 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.

Application review begins Monday, February 2, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.