How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your experience that directly relates to this position as specified in the Requirements Section. Submit both a cover letter and a resume as one file, due to system limitations.
Job Summary
Department Summary:
The vision of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) at the University of Michigan is to develop healthy, safe, equitable, and values-based fraternities and sororities that positively change and impact their members, communities, and beyond. FSL's mission is to support the development of student leaders and their fraternities or sororities through partnerships with students, alumni, inter/national headquarters, and other stakeholders to promote well-being & a sense of belonging.
Position Summary:
As a staff member within Student Life, the Advisor to Culturally Based Fraternal Organizations (CBFOs) and Community Liaison for Multicultural Engagement NPHC and MGC Advisor is responsible for setting the direction and advocating for the development of co-curricular programs and services that support student learning within Greek-Letter Student Organizations. All efforts are in the service of creating learning environments that: celebrate diversity, foster student development, and provide leadership development opportunities.
This role is onsite in Ann Arbor with one day a week remote during the traditional school year. Additional modality flexibility may be available during spring/summer semesters. Will require some evening and weekend work. Reporting to the Associate Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life. For complete information, please see the full job description.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting after one year of service
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
- Student organization advising, consultation, and oversight (councils and fraternity/sorority chapters)
- Administrative responsibility for areas of specialization within Fraternity & Sorority Life, including multicultural engagement,
campus climate concerns, bystander interventions, and other well-being initiatives - Program development and implementation
- Assist in assessment and evaluation in alignment with office and divisional assessment priorities
Required Qualifications*
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of full-time, part-time, graduate, or volunteer experience working with fraternities and sororities. Direct engagement with issues affecting diverse populations and those who have experienced oppression, specifically in areas of race/ethnicity.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of applying leadership development theories and risk management practices within Greek-letter organizations, within culturally based fraternal organizations.
- Specialized Skills: Administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Requires substantial competency in conflict resolution.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2026 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY26-27 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
Relocation will not be offered for this role.
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Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.