Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life

Position Description:

The Assistant Director is mainly responsible for advising the community development aspects of the fraternity and sorority experience and supporting the living-learning environment in the Sorority Housing Complex. The Assistant Director is responsive to student development and educational needs. He participates in the establishment and implementation of the Student Involvement and New Student Programs department's goals and objectives, including the Orientation Assistant program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary advisor for the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils and oversee all of the initiatives that are planned and implemented by these organizations.
• Advise all fraternity and sorority life community initiatives, including Junior Panhellenic, Junior IFC, Order of Omega, Fraternity and Sorority Life Week, and community-wide service initiatives.
• Support 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 Director of Student Involvement and New Student Programs with the execution of FOCUS New Student Orientation programming and activities. This includes coordinating the annual Orientation Assistant program.
• Supervise the operations of the Sorority Housing Complex, including the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of six Sorority Housing Assistants (SHA).
• Present or teach workshops and classes related to student development and Division of Student Life topic areas or mission, and participate in departmental and divisional meetings and initiatives.
• Maintain records and document important information relating to the work of the Fraternity and Sorority Life office and its programs to evaluate information and continually improve student experiences and engagement.

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 clear 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 letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

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