Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Director serves as a manager for the Department of Student Activities overseeing Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL). Initiates and implements the strategic direction for the fraternity and sorority community in alignment with the priorities of Student Activities. Provides supervision of staff, community expectations and compliance, programmatic oversight, and management of the operations of FSL. The Fraternity and Sorority Life office provides organizational support, advising, and training to all of Texas A&M’s fraternity and sorority organizations that are officially recognized by a governing council.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in higher education, student affairs or related field from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description.
• Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, supervisory ability, and experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect supervision of budgeted employees, graduate and practicum students, and student workers and interns as noted separately in this position description.
• Manages Fraternity and Sorority Life under the Department of Student Activities.
• Provides strategic planning for the area, policy development and management
• Develops and adheres to the area budgets including the Greek Enhancement Dues
• Provides programmatic oversight, university-wide consulting on behalf of FSL,
• Develops strategic partnerships
• Contributes to department marketing and development as needed
• Participates in assessment planning
• Assists with department-wide initiatives and planning.
• Monitors compliance with all unit, department, University, and government standards, policies and procedures.
• Develops reports, analyses, and surveys as requested by leadership.
• Oversees a comprehensive assessment and evaluation program to evaluate: student learning, development, and wellbeing, stakeholder perceptions and needs.
• Reviews data for constructive improvement for FSL operations and programmatic needs.
• Oversee the implementation of programs and services such as New Student Conferences (NSCs), Aggieland Saturday, and the Greek Dues Allocation Board.
• Advises governing councils, council activities, and associated chapters as needed.
• Participates on university, division, and/or department committees and task forces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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