As a member of Student Engagement, the Student Organization Coordinator will work directly with advising Club Council, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and a large variety of student organizations to develop student leaders and provide engagement opportunities for a large and varied group of students.

This position is housed within the UAA Department of Student Engagement and provides leadership and strategic direction for fraternity and sorority life and student organizations, advising councils and groups on leadership development, organizational management, recruitment, budgeting, and risk management while coordinating major programs and events. The role oversees educational initiatives on key topics such as leadership, academic success, social responsibility, and policy compliance, and supports campus-wide engagement through training, retreats, and collaborative programming. Additionally, the position supervises student staff, contributes to scholarship and recognition efforts, and ensures alignment with university policies and procedures.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in student development and leadership education theory, along with demonstrated success advising and engaging a wide range of university students. They possess the ability to design and implement innovative programs, navigate complex situations with advanced conflict resolution and mediation skills, and effectively manage operations including supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and assessment. Success in this position also requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to build collaborative relationships across campus, and experience in student organization advising—particularly within fraternity and sorority life.

Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or any other related area preferred.

About University of Alaska Anchorage

As a comprehensive, open access, public institution offering everything from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs, UAA invites students to define their journey, create their community, and prepare to make an impact in Alaska and beyond. Striving to be a place where every person who wants an education can be successful, UAA transforms the lives of its students and communities, while honoring our locations on the ancestral lands of Alaska’s First Peoples.

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