Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

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Recruitment Range: $65,000 - $78,000

Vacancy Number: E1544

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Campus Life - 40130

Division: Student Affairs - 40000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Division of Student Affairs consists of 11 functional departments... The Fraternity and Sorority community is comprised of 4 councils: Inter-fraternity Council (IFC, 14 chapters), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC, 6 chapters), United Greek Council (UGC, 3 chapters) and National Panhellenic Council (PHC, 11 chapters). Approximately 10% of UNCW students are affiliated with Fraternity and Sorority Life (around 1500 students), with approximately 700 students joining the community each year.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life is responsible for the overall vision, coordination, and management of the UNCW (social) Greek-lettered system. Serves as the primary liaison between the university and our national Fraternity & Sorority Life social organizations and headquarters. Position duties include:

Develops a comprehensive program of educational and community initiatives to enhance the quality of the fraternal experience.
Collaborates with internal and external constituents to connect fraternity and sorority members with resources.
Supports and oversees long and short-range goal setting and strategic planning, marketing, expansion and assessment efforts.
Collects, tracks, and analyzes data.
Develops and recommends policies, protocols, procedures and educational agendas based on research.
Maintains relationships with international headquarters, chapter advisors, alumni chapters, and other stakeholders.
Provides leadership and advising on issues unique to the Greek community, on-campus Greek programming, and risk and liability management.
Collaborates with housing officials on community-based housing opportunities for Greek students.

Along with the assistant director and coordinator, this position advises student leaders on the development and implementation of programs, applicable policies and procedures, risk management practices, leadership development and organizational management. Position requires some evening and weekend commitments, especially during fall and spring new member recruitment periods and major campus celebrations, such as Homecoming and Move-in.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master's degree in Student personnel, Student Development, Educational Administration, or a closely related field.
A minimum of four years professional experience and demonstrated capability in working with and advising fraternity and sorority student organizations; commitment to the value of student involvement as an experiential learning process; and demonstrated experience in personnel management and fiscal management is necessary.
Knowledge, understanding, and history of national Greek-lettered systems and standards; national and regional trends; legal issue affecting the FSL population; and fair recruitment processes are required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Experience supervising professional staff members.
Experience advising with each of these undergraduate councils: National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Interfraternity Council, and the Panhellenic Council.
Prior experience facilitating training for undergraduate student organizations or employees.
Significant experience planning and delivering educational and wellness programs for students especially Fraternity and Sorority Life students.
Experience managing recruitment software.
Prior experience representing the University in town-gown relations and serving as a campus spokesperson for Fraternity & Sorority Life.