What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-36 Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life (SUA2)- Student Affairs position at West Chester University?
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Student Affairs invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life (SUA2.)
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life provides leadership and support to our community of 28 fraternity and sorority organizations across four councils: the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, and Panhellenic Council. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Live strives to create a community where our organizations and their members are living in alignment with their values, building belonging, cultivating a community of care, and supporting individual student success.
The Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life supports and promotes student success through academic excellence, leadership development, community service, member development, and risk management; advises student organizations; and collaborates to develop and implement council and community wide programming. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a commitment to the fraternity and sorority community, strong leadership and communication skills, experience cultivating robust and high performing student organizations, the ability to collaborate with campus partners to support student success and a sense of belonging.
Responsibilities include:
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume, cover letter and a listing of three references (all required for consideration).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life provides leadership and support to our community of 28 fraternity and sorority organizations across four councils: the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, and Panhellenic Council. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Live strives to create a community where our organizations and their members are living in alignment with their values, building belonging, cultivating a community of care, and supporting individual student success.
The Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life supports and promotes student success through academic excellence, leadership development, community service, member development, and risk management; advises student organizations; and collaborates to develop and implement council and community wide programming. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a commitment to the fraternity and sorority community, strong leadership and communication skills, experience cultivating robust and high performing student organizations, the ability to collaborate with campus partners to support student success and a sense of belonging.
Responsibilities include:
- Advise two Governing Councils and their member organizations
- Collaborate with the council executive board to oversee expenditures and advise groups on appropriate budgeting activities for and sponsored programs and events
- Serve as the staff advisor to assigned fraternities and sororities including event management, chapter operations, programming, leadership development and risk management
- Conduct meetings with chapter leadership, national representatives, and local advisors visiting campus
- Supervise the recruitment processes for assigned Governing Council and individual chapter intake programs
- Oversee assigned council Expansion Committee, assist with new chapter recognition process, and support through the first two years chapter establishment
- Coordinate departmental diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts across all councils and support development of identity specific programming and initiatives
- Coordinate departmental philanthropy and service collaborations and initiatives
- Coordinate leadership development programs
- Support risk management and legal liability for fraternal organizations
- Supervise Graduate Assistant(s)
- Support departmental strategic priorities and co-curricular approach initiatives
- Support chapters to navigate University Student Conduct process
- Support activities and programs such as First Year and Transfer Orientation, New Student Programs, Homecoming, and other traditions
- Serve on university and divisional committees
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree
- Fraternity and Sorority advising experience
- Master's Degree in Higher Education or similar field
- Two or more years of advising experience with fraternity and sorority life
- Experience managing fraternity and sorority events
- Experience advising multicultural student organizations
- Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion programming
- Excellent written communication skills
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume, cover letter and a listing of three references (all required for consideration).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Salary : $54,435
