Assistant Director Fraternity and Sorority Life - 531028

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life advises fraternities, sororities, and Greek governing councils, serving as the primary advisor for the Interfraternity Council (IFC). The role supports the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life in developing a growing, healthy Greek community recognized for quality chapter experiences and contributions to campus life. The University of Alabama’s fraternity and sorority community includes more than 70 social fraternities and sororities, over 13,000 student members, 46 chapter housing facilities, and approximately 1,900 residents. The Assistant Director meets regularly with council officers, chapter presidents, and other chapter officers to develop student leaders in alignment with the department’s vision and mission. The position coordinates educational programs based on established learning outcomes and assesses their effectiveness. It plans major council events and community-wide new member education strategies, oversees Greek-specific health and wellbeing initiatives, and serves as a liaison to relevant campus offices. The role also requires completing required training, promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace, and maintaining personal accountability for financial reporting. The Assistant Director establishes, enforces, and follows internal processes and controls under University policies and procedures. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with frequent weeknight work and some weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of fraternity and sorority life professional experience, or a master's degree and two years of fraternity and sorority life professional experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to build genuine relationships with student leaders, adapt to and support organizational culture, and guide student leader development through influence.
Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, including Campus Director and Chapter Builder recruitment software.
Ability to conduct presentations and training workshops.
Strong organizational skills and effective communication.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, including consideration of information from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate membership in an Inter/National Greek-letter organization is strongly preferred.
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Communication, or a related field.
Three or more years of professional leadership experience in a higher education setting.
Related experience in student programming, advising Greek student groups and organizations, student union work, or other student-oriented activities.
Familiarity with Qualtrics Survey Software.

Responsibilities

Advise the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Greek governing councils, fraternities, and sororities.
Meet regularly with council officers, chapter presidents, and other chapter officers to support student leader development.
Advise council officers in planning major events.
Plan major council-related events, including recruitment, convocation, and new member education.
Develop and coordinate educational programs for fraternity and sorority members based on established learning outcomes, and assess program effectiveness.
Develop community-wide new member education strategies.
Oversee the development and implementation of Greek-specific health and wellbeing initiatives.
Serve as a liaison between the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and health and wellbeing-related campus offices.
Support the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life in developing a growing, healthy Greek community.
Complete required training and promote a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.
Maintain accountability for financial reporting and establish, enforce, and follow internal processes and controls under University policies and procedures.