"Assistant Director for Student Learning & Well-being"

Position Overview

The Assistant Director for Student Learning and Well Being in Fraternity and Sorority Life plays a pivotal role within the university's Student Affairs team, aligning with the mission and vision of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life. This position oversees support for chapter wholistic learning and education that aligns with the Community Standards chapter requirements including but not limited to civic and community engagement, belonging, and holistic wellness. This role is responsible for risk management training surrounding alcohol awareness and education, hazing prevention strategies, bystander intervention and sexual/physical violence prevention. Assessment and evaluation of programs and offerings is a requirement for this role.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of fraternity and sorority life at the University of Kansas, contributing to the development of student leaders, the enhancement of community programs and support students in their overall understanding of wellness If you are passionate about empowering students, fostering partnerships across campus and promoting positive change, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. SFL has thirteen full-time professionals and graduate assistant(s).

Office Overview:

SFL has eight full-time professionals and four graduate assistant(s). The Assistant Director for Student Learning and Well Being reports to the Director of Sorority & Fraternity Life. The Assistant Director assists SFL with its mission to empower members of the sorority and fraternity community in expression of their respective organizations' values through the embodiment of community shared values. As a part of the SFL staff, the Assistant Director works to assist SFL in meeting its commitment to support, lead, engage and inform, through program development, community initiatives, implementation, assessment and community promotion. There is a commitment to continued professional development for staff members

Job Description

50% Curriculum Building, Educational Programming, Training Development and Support:

• Develop risk management educational sessions for individual established chapters, and community wide workshops.
• Assist SFL leaders and staff in developing strategies to address community concerns and issues.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of national risk reduction and management trends and approaches within higher education
• Serves on University-wide and Student Affairs committees and task forces, as needed.
• Serve as resource for students, parents/families, faculty, staff, and community and headquarters partners on issues related to sorority and fraternity life
• Build relationships with campus partners to collaborate with education officers and resource sharing.
• Provide crisis response and support to chapters and students in collaboration with the Director of SFL and the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.

30% Assessment and Evaluation

• Manage, compile, and distribute council statistical information and database reports, including program assessment and outcomes, in collaboration with SFL staff.
• Coordinate the evaluation and assessment of designated student learning and well-being programs.
• Track current trends and chapter/council needs.
• Implement and review surveys for the SFL community and conduct data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and student learning or risk reduction needs of the community.
• Collaborate with SFL staff on the Sorority & Fraternity Life Community Standards tracking and annual reporting process.
• Contribute to the overall Student Affairs assessment efforts and reporting.
• Continually monitor best practices in the SFL field and assist in implementation where appropriate.

15% Supervision

• Provide training, direct supervision, and guidance to one full-time staff including: Program Coordinator for Student Learning and Well Being
• Serve as a resource and provide consultation to university departments, advisors, and student organizations regarding the student conduct system, alcohol and drug education, and student legal services.
• Assist with budget development and management as directed.

5% Other Duties

• Serve on Division and University committees external to Sorority and Fraternity Life when asked.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree or bachelor's with three years of related experience.
2. Minimum of one-year full time experience advising fraternities/sororities or student organizations on a college campus or related responsibilities, as evidenced by application materials (two years as a graduate assistant equals one year of professional experience).
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with students, volunteers, and/or staff of any members organizations within the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA), National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) umbrella organizations, as evidenced by application materials.
2. Experience in organizing large-scale events, from conceptualization to execution and program assessment, as evidenced by application materials.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume List of three (3) professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins August 18th, 2025. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified. Advertised Salary Range 61,578 Application Review Begins 18-Aug-2025 Anticipated Start Date 01-Oct-2025 Primary Campus University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE 1.0 Reg/Temp Regular FLSA Status Administrative Employee Class U-Unclassified Professional Staff Work Location Assignment On-Site