Student Life Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
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Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position SummaryThis position will serve as a member of the Department of Student Life and will work to improve the undergraduate student experience through student development and education outside of the classroom. Through the utilization of the University Mission the Assistant Director (AD) will play a critical role in enhancing the fraternity and sorority life. The AD will need to work collaboratively with many different departments on campus such as Student Involvement and Community Standards to coordinate events and uphold University policies. The position will also work extensively at engaging students in leadership and learning opportunities. The AD is a full-time twelve-month position requiring frequent evening and weekend commitments. Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesFSL Community Development: Along with the Director assist in the development management and oversight of the entire FSL community which includes 19 chapters and over 2300 President Advisory: Serve as the primary advisor to half of the FSL chapter presidents. Hold bi-weekly meetings to discuss chapter events programming recruitment development and other key Council Advisory: Act as the primary advisor to the Panhellenic or Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) attending all weekly executive board meetings council meetings and council-sponsored programming including pre-recruitment Recruitment Support: Along with the Director and Graduate Assistant provide support throughout the Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Weekend including advancing the recruitment process using ICS software as Counselor Hiring & Training: Assist in the hiring process for Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor staff each spring and co-plan and lead training for the counselors prior to new-student move-in in to Headquarters and External Organizations: Serve as a liaison between the University chapter headquarters local chapter advisors and the National Council (NPC/IFC) maintaining regular communication with all Recruitment Management: Along with the Director and Graduate Assistant update and maintain the fraternity recruitment software (ICS) during each semesters recruitment process ensuring accurate records of participating chapters registration and recruitment Oversight: Assist the Director in overseeing expansion efforts for both the fraternity and sorority with University Offices: Work closely with other University departments to ensure responsible programming and events that promote educational growth for both FSL and non-FSL Development Programs: Create implement and when needed chaperone leadership development opportunities for FSL student leaders such as attending NGLA each Management & Hazing Prevention: Provide ongoing risk management and hazing prevention education to all chapters ensuring the health and safety of all FSL Leader Institute: Plan organize and co-instruct the Emerging Leader Institute for FSL members during the academic year to cultivate leadership skills and engagement. This program will have multiple advancing tracks for prospective student President Training: Co-coordinate a two-day training session each January for newly elected chapter presidents focusing on leadership skills University policies and FSL-specific of Excellence: Ensure that chapter leadership maintains accurate records for the FSL accreditation process (Standards of Excellence). Assist chapters with fulfilling these requirements as Chapter Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records for all chapters including rosters grade reports programming details formal registrations and philanthropy Coordination with VPs of Programming: Co-advise the IFC and Panhellenic VPs of Programming to oversee key annual FSL programs such as Greek Week Anti-Hazing Week and the FSL Awards Management: With Director approval maintain and manage an annual budget for FSL programming and -In Volunteer Coordination: Assist the Director with organizing and coordinating volunteer efforts during the move-in process including scheduling and ensuring a smooth transition for new Development Participation: Actively participate in leadership development opportunities to stay informed about national trends and best practices in the FSL -Wide Initiatives: Contribute to University-wide initiatives such as Orientation Move-In Open Houses Accepted Students Days Family Weekend Senior Week Commencement Convocation and other major Year Experience (FYE) Instruction: Instruct at least one cohort of the First Year Experience (FYE) program each fall semester providing guidance and support to first-year students as they transition to college Duties as Assigned: Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the Office of Student Life and FSL Skills Abilities & Other AttributesBachelors degree required. Masters Degree or active pursuit of Masters Degree least two years of professional of FSL systems organizations and national trends. Prior knowledge of ICS recruitment software is strongly preferred though not and prior practice of basic student development in a(n) (inter-) national fraternity or sorority is preferred but not Working ConditionsThe position requires weekend and evening hours and on occasion holiday work (as determined by the supervisor).
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
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As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more
