Indiana University · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life (Student Life Specialist), Sorority and Fraternity Life
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $54K/yr
2+ years expIndiana University is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for students through its Office of Student Life. The Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life will advise and support student organizations, develop leadership programs, and enhance student engagement within the sorority and fraternity community.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides advising and support to at least 1 of the 4 governing councils (the Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council), meeting with council officers regularly
Serves as a liaison to a portfolio of chapters serving as a Chapter Coach, provides support and resources to student leaders and officers within the organization to promote student engagement
Assists chapters by providing support in the areas of risk reduction, leadership development, accountability, academic program support, community service and philanthropy events and programs, crisis management, documentation, and university policy interpretation
Provides emergency response and crisis intervention to the fraternity/sorority community, when needed
Schedules and coordinates chapter advisor meetings with respective alumni from the Council providing them with training, support and resources as valuable campus partners
Assists with the development and implementation of sorority and fraternity life programs, such as the Neophyte Retreat, Greek Leadership Academy, Emergency Leaders Retreat, OSFL Awards and respective initiatives focused on supporting student engagement and community development
Coordinates and leads 1 to 2 signature programs or initiatives annually
Fosters student learning, development, and enhanced educational experiences through direct service (advising, meeting, officer support)
Provides education and support to assist chapters with compliance of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and university policies
Meets 1-on-1 with students, advisors, and alumni volunteers as needed to provide them with advising support and assistance
Works effectively with a broad range of diverse population including freshmen to seniors, graduate students, international students, and non-traditional students
Provides appropriate referrals for students to other offices or agencies when assistance needed is beyond scope of responsibility
Assists in hiring, training, and development of undergraduate staff and graduate practicum students and/or interns
Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level
Interfaces directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives
Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives
Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward
Provides guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promotes leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contributes to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies
Plans and coordinates communications for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion
May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or related field
2 years in student services, higher education, or related field
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated customer service skills
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
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