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Indiana University · 3 days ago

Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life (Student Life Specialist), The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life

Bloomington, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $54K/yr

2+ years exp

Indiana University is focused on building a strong foundation for student experiences, and they are seeking an Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life. This role involves providing advising and support to sorority and fraternity chapters, promoting student engagement, leadership development, and compliance with university policies.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide 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

Serve as a liaison to a portfolio of chapters serving as a Chapter Coach, providing support and resources to student leaders and officers within the organization to promote student engagement

Assist 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

Provide emergency response and crisis intervention to the fraternity/sorority community when needed

Schedule and coordinate chapter advisor meetings with respective alumni from the Council, providing them with training, support and resources as valuable campus partners

Assist 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. Responsible for coordinating and leading 1 to 2 signature programs or initiatives annually

Foster student learning, development, and enhanced educational experiences through direct service (advising, meeting, officer support)

Provide education and support to assist chapters with compliance of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and university policies

Meet 1-on-1 with students, advisors, and alumni volunteers as needed to provide them with advising support and assistance

Work effectively with a broad range of diverse population including freshmen to seniors, graduate students, international students, and non-traditional students

Provide appropriate referrals for students to other offices or agencies when assistance needed is beyond scope of responsibility

Assist in hiring, training, and development of undergraduate staff and graduate practicum students and/or interns

Develop and implement programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level

Interface 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

Collaborate 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

Measure and evaluate effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepare reports and present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward

Provide guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promote leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contribute to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies

Plan and coordinate communications for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion

May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; make process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service

Qualification

Crisis managementLeadership developmentProficient communication skillsCultural competencyCustomer service skillsProfessionalismDependabilityPartnership buildingTime managementFlexibilityConfidentiality

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

Indiana University

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Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.

Founded in 1820

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.iu.edu

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