Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life

Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life

Tracking Code1115-674Job DescriptionPosition Description:

The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life is a full-time professional position and is part of the Division of Student Life at Valparaiso University. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for advising the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils, providing leadership guidance to individual chapters, and developing programming initiatives to support community development and the fraternity and sorority experience. The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life is an active participant in the establishment and implementation of the Student Involvement and New Student Programs department's goals and objectives. Reporting to the Director of Student Involvement and New Student Programs, the Assistant Director is a 12-month live-on position.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary advisor for the Panhellenic Council and oversee all the initiatives that are planned and implemented by this governing body. This includes attending weekly council executive meetings, biweekly council general body meetings, and one-on-one meetings with council leaders to provide direction, guidance, supervision, and mentorship. Support the events, activities, and initiatives of the Panhellenic Council, including but not limited to recruitment, community development, education, and awareness.
• Serve as the primary advisor for the Interfraternity Council and oversee all the initiatives that are planned and implemented by this governing body. This includes attending weekly council executive meetings, biweekly council general body meetings, and one-on-one meetings with council leaders to provide direction, guidance, supervision, and mentorship. Support the events, activities, and initiatives of the Interfraternity Council, including but not limited to recruitment, community development, education, and awareness.
• Advise all fraternity and sorority life community initiatives, such as Junior Panhellenic, Junior IFC, Fraternity and Sorority Life Week, and community-wide service initiatives.
• Advise the Order of Omega chapter at Valparaiso University by meeting one-on-one with Order of Omega officers, attending executive board meetings, guiding the annual initiation ceremony for new members, and supporting the quarterly programming to the Fraternity and Sorority Life community.
• The Fraternity and Sorority Life team utilizes a chapter coaching model to connect with and advise our active chapters, comprising 10 fraternities and seven sororities, with the number growing. Each staff member is assigned a chapter and serves as their primary resource regarding FSL policies, assisting with a variety of leadership coaching strategies tailored to individual chapter presidents and chapter needs.
• Act as a liaison with the Office of Residential Life's Residential Life Coordinator (RLC). The RLC manages the operations and supervision of the six Sorority Housing Assistants (SHAs) and management of the Sorority Housing Complex, which houses six of the Panhellenic sororities on campus.
• Develop, implement, and support the Fraternity and Sorority Life programmatic initiatives that meet the ongoing needs of the fraternity and sorority community, including the annual Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Retreat, Fraternity and Sorority Officer Roundtables, Women's Empowerment Week, National Hazing Prevention Week, and any other programs hosted for members of the fraternity and sorority community.
• Support the execution of FOCUS New Student Orientation programming and activities.
• Participate in the development of programs for the Student Involvement and New Student Programs department and collaborate on other student-focused programming efforts throughout the Student Life Division and its departments as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required, and a Master's Degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education Administration, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience advising a Fraternity/Sorority governing council(s) or similar organization.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in Fraternity and Sorority Life or a related area

Other Qualifications:

• An understanding and appreciation of the mission and philosophy of the fraternity and sorority experience
• Knowledge and experience with recruitment, risk management, and educational programming
• Knowledge of student development and experience working with college students
• Ability to advise students across multiple structures
• Ability to supervise student staff, and understanding of supervision and evaluation
• Flexible style and the ability to work evenings and weekends or special times as assigned
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Ability to problem solve and readily adapt to change
• Understanding of students, student development, university processes, and business
• Ability to use and adapt to current technology
• Ability and experience working with diverse populations and constituents
• Willingness to work at a University committed to Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the receipt of precise results from a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history records, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal and professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

Cover letterResumeList of 3 professional referencesAnswer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Thomas Arce, Director of Student Involvement and New Student Programs
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Job LocationValparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular