Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life

State of Virginia•Fairfax, VA

65d•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Fraternity and Sorority Life is an administrative faculty position and is part of the professional staff of Student Involvement, within the Division of University Life. This position manages multiple responsibilities while fulfilling the strategic goals as established by the office, division of University Life, and the university. Reporting to one of the Associate Directors of Student Involvement, the Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for the development of community-wide programs, support and advisement of chapters and council, and creating learning opportunities for the members of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The position also supports and provides leadership for various programs and functions of the unit.

Requirements

Master's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience/knowledge working with fraternities and sororities and their respective governing organizations
Progressive experience in direct advisement and leadership development of students and student organizations
Demonstrated experience working both independently and collaboratively with team members
Demonstrated experience working with a team to accomplish collective goals
Demonstrated experience in providing effective conflict resolution
Experience in developing and facilitating educational workshops
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs.
Knowledge of event management and risk management education
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability in advisement and leadership development of students and student organizations
Ability to develop and implement educational/development programs on topics such as event management, leadership and team development, meeting management, conflict management, etc.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and students
Ability to effectively engage with senior-level administrators in a highly professional manner
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with broad ranges of audiences
Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working in higher education at the undergraduate or graduate level
Experience effectively supervising professional, paraprofessional, and/or student staff
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proven skills of flexibility and adaptability to change
Ability to connect with students from a wide variety of backgrounds
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members in a mission-driven department that serves a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to customer service
Demonstrated commitment to student growth and development