Coordinator for Oak Lane, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Job Description

We seek a Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Housing to join our Fraternity and Sorority Life team in Blacksburg, VA, to help us in our mission. The Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Housing works in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, providing leadership for the Oak Lane residential community and serving as a key partner in supporting student well-being, organizational success, and the fraternity and sorority experience. The role maintains strong working relationships with Housing, Residential Well Being, Facilities and Operations, Services for Students with Disabilities, chapter advisors, house corporations, and inter/national headquarters to ensure coordinated support and a consistent on-campus residential experience. So, if you’re ready to join a dynamic and vibrant community, please keep reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

1. You will join the Fraternity and Sorority Life team, a department centered on coaching, educating, and connecting 5,700+ students in 60+ fraternity/sorority organizations on VT's campus.

2. You will report to the Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life in a Regular twelve-month, 100% Administrative Professional appointment. 

3. You will oversee all aspects of occupancy management for Oak Lane, including housing applications, assignments, cancellations, billing, and roster processes. The Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Housing supports case management and well-being initiatives and contributes to the annual residential life cycle, including community-building efforts and building openings and closings. The Coordinator selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates a team of 19 undergraduate House Supervisors and, if available, a Graduate Assistant. Additionally, the Coordinator serves as a chapter coach to a portfolio of fraternities and sororities across all four councils, supporting chapter officers, advisors, alumni, parents, and national partners, and assisting with organizational conduct matters in partnership with Fraternity and Sorority Life and Student Conduct.

4. You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

5. You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $47,000 - $51,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, Counseling or related field.
• Professional experience in fraternity and sorority life, including advising, coaching, or supporting Greek-letter organizations.
• Experience with residential or housing operations such as occupancy management, assignment, or community operations.
• Experience supporting student well-being including case management collaboration, crisis response, or student support services.
• Supervisory experience overseeing different levels of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships with a wide range of campus stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, Counseling or related field.
• Experience with training, teaching, and leadership development
• Experience using StarRez software
• Knowledge of the university’s student conduct regarding the Greek community.

Pay Band

N/A

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$47,000 - $51,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

7/27/2026

Additional Information

- The selected candidate must have a criminal background check.
- The position will work evenings and weekends as needed.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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