Northwestern University · 12 hours ago
Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University seeks a student-centered and forward-thinking administrator to serve as the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life. This role advances the holistic development, operational excellence, and community impact of NU’s fraternity and sorority chapters through a blended portfolio of advising, leadership development, coaching, education, and strategic collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Student Advising: The Assistant Director provides direct advising to one or more governing councils and a curated portfolio of chapters, using a strengths-based and coaching-oriented model that supports chapter operations, leadership transitions, delegation skills, harm reduction, and sustainable involvement practices
The role supervises graduate assistants and student staff, oversees FSL-specific Canvas modules and educational requirements, and partners with the Director and Associate Director of FSL to support stakeholder engagement with chapter advisors, campus partners, and alumni
With an expanded leadership development scope, the Assistant Director also contributes to the evolution and implementation of a Campus Life Leadership Framework—designing leadership learning outcomes, competencies, and programming that can be used across Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations & Activities, and broader Campus Life initiatives
The position serves as a consultant and convener for students and staff seeking leadership skill development, involvement coaching, or program audits, and may support signature leadership programs such as FSLR, SOAcon, advisor development initiatives, Canvas-based educational modules, and involvement consultations
This position fosters collaboration across Campus Life, particularly with Student Organizations & Activities, on initiatives including shared leadership education, student leader recognition, advising resources, re-registration and Canvas processes, Student Activities Assistance Fund support, advisor training, and other joint signature events
As a member of the Campus Life team - which includes Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Organizations & Activities - the Assistant Director supports a cohesive, student-ready ecosystem centered on belonging, retention, and leadership
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
2 years program/project administration or other relevant experience
Preferred
1-3 years of experience advising and supporting college-level students and student organizations, including planning and implementing student programs, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked directly with fraternity and sorority communities
Master's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge can be acquired
Knowledge of program design, facilitation strategies, and learning outcomes development, including implementation of best practices in student learning and engagement
Understanding of leadership development models and best practices, particularly as they relate to undergraduate student leadership
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with campus partners, students, advisors, and inter/national organizations, and to foster positive working relationships across a broad community
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Support employee career development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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