Assistant Director for Greek Life

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Greek Life ensures that the direction of the Greek community is consistent with the mission of the university, while contributing to the overall quality of campus life. This position is responsible for the advancement of the UA Greek community including four Greek governing bodies (IFC, NPHC, UGC and PC) and 34 national Greek-lettered organizations. This position is responsible for communicating and developing a working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders, coordinating community service for the Greek community, developing and implementing educational and social programming for both individuals and chapters, and responding to emergencies as needed. Managing student learning efforts including outcomes and assessment. Advising Greek registered student organizations which address various programming needs and efforts such as leadership development, career readiness, and community engagement with all Greek chapters.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communication, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution of Higher Education
• At least two years of professional experience in a Greek Life office or working with a fraternity/sorority national headquarters staff
• Experience planning, facilitating, coordinating, and implementing new member education programming events and workshops.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and facilitating educational programming efforts related to fraternity and sorority new member experience(s), risk management efforts (i.e. alcohol and hazing prevention, health & safety, etc.), career readiness, and community engagement.
• Experience planning large scale events such as community service projects and programs.
• Experience advising student leaders in fraternity and sorority life or registered student organizations.
• Current knowledge of trends, practices and planning/programming related to fraternity and sorority life in the areas of chapter & leadership development, new member programming, community service, health & wellness, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to fulfill position responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the direction of the Greek community is consistent with the mission of the university.
• Contributing to the overall quality of campus life.
• Advancing the UA Greek community including four Greek governing bodies (IFC, NPHC, UGC and PC) and 34 national Greek-lettered organizations.
• Communicating and developing a working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating community service for the Greek community.
• Developing and implementing educational and social programming for both individuals and chapters.
• Responding to emergencies as needed.
• Managing student learning efforts including outcomes and assessment.
• Advising Greek registered student organizations which address various programming needs and efforts such as leadership development, career readiness, and community engagement with all Greek chapters.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level