Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

Radford, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Director Fraternity & Sorority Life

Application Review Date:March 1 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Life the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life provides vision leadership and direction for a dynamic collaborative and safe community of engaged student leaders. This position supports the intellectual personal social and leadership development of fraternity and sorority members (and potential new members) through focused commitment and a full array of programs services and activities centered on the four fraternal values of leadership scholarship service and friendship. The Director will provide strategic long-term planning for the office suite and its operations the strength of the affiliated community and the strategic growth of chapters and councils in support of the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the University. The Director will work with staff and both campus and community partners to ensure there are strong relationships and a shared commitment to the success of the fraternity and sorority community. Alumni engagement is both a requirement and a strategic advantage for student learning and relationships. Active participation with Admissions New Student and Family Programs the Citizen Leader graduation distinction program and campus traditions will support the retention imperative and student success. The Director is responsible for the direction and determination of goals objectives and the means to achieve these goals by management of services planning of budget resources and serving on various committees. Responsibilities also include publications reports event planning strategic community gatherings assessments presentations and coaching. This position will also represent the University as a member of appropriate professional organizations. The Director will supervise one professional staff member one graduate assistant and various student interns.

Required Qualifications

A demonstrated ability to lead and direct the operations of a mid-size fraternal community with a focus on student learning safety and membership growth. An understanding of the challenges and opportunities within student organization management values-based membership and leadership and current issues in college student development. Proven experience in effective risk management. Progressive experience in managing budgets and strategically planning fiscal matters. Community development competence a collaborative approach and a learning mindset are required.

An advanced degree in a related field or a bachelors degree with training and experience equivalent to an advanced degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in leadership of office of similar scope. Involvement in professional higher education associations (i.e. ACPA NASPA AFA NACA etc).
Other Specifications: Proficiency preferred in software and programs: i.e. Campus Labs Banner eVA MS Word Excel PowerPoint and similar programs. Knowledge of and ability to comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA) Title IX institutional rules and policies and Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations. Understanding of student development and the role of student affairs in the educational process. Ability to build relationships across campus with students administrators and other campus community members. Experience in maintaining excellent relationships with headquarters staff and advisors. Proven ability to gather and utilize assessment data. Demonstrated oral written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to provides daily contact with other campus departments faculty administrative staff parents students alumni and the general public.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:University business hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Evenings and Weekends as required given student events and programming.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Student Center Admin

Salary:Commensurate with experience.

Department Contact Name: Patricia Smith

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

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Title: Director Fraternity & Sorority LifeApplication Review Date:March 1 2026Campus Location: Radford City - Main CampusWork Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be cons...