Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement advances the mission and vision of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement and the Leadership and Engagement area within the Division of Campus Life. The Associate Director will develop resources, programs, and systems that support the members, leaders, and advisors of fraternity and sorority chapters and governing councils. The Associate Director supports leadership development programs, campus traditions, member education, risk management and prevention, and student-led initiatives in Fraternity and Sorority Engagement and other Student Engagement programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education or appropriate field and 3 years relevant experience (2 years grad experience is equivalent to one year professional experience) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus, with the ability to operate in a collaborative and professional manner with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse university community.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner.
Exceptional project management skills to include the ability to plan ahead, prioritize, organize and lead multiple, concurrent initiatives; seeing projects to successful completion.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications and experience in effectively creating documents, reports, and presentations.
Ability to interpret, develop, and apply policy and procedures established within the University, the Division of Campus Life and the Office of Student Engagement.
Knowledge of student learning and operational assessment processes and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and proactively problem-solve.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Three years or more of full-time experience in fraternity/sorority life or related Student Affairs field.
Knowledge of and a professional commitment to student development and effective higher education administration practices.
Prior experience advising social Greek letter organizations.
Ability to work with a diverse student population and develop rapport with students.

Responsibilities

Support the Director in advancing strategic priorities, overseeing office operations and executing the vision for Fraternity & Sorority Engagement.
Design, develop and implement strategic initiatives in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement.
Oversee fraternity/sorority community-wide programming, including but not limited to civic engagement initiatives, leadership development, and community-building events.
Design, implement, and assess signature leadership development programs, including the Presidents’ Summit and New Member Orientation, to support the learning and development of students' engagement in fraternities and sororities.
Lead the administration of Fraternity & Sorority Engagement standards program as a guiding framework for chapters to develop strategic plans and measure organizational performance metrics.
Manage advising and support of individual chapters and governing councils at the university.
Develop training materials to support the development of campus advisers and engage advisers regularly for ongoing feedback, education, and support.
Act as a secondary advisor and escalation point for student leadership, conduct issues and crisis response.
Develop and implement prevention strategies to mitigate risk within the fraternity and sorority community.
Collaborate with university coalitions, including: Hazing, Interpersonal Violence, and Alcohol/Other Drugs.
Design and deliver harm and risk reduction education, including alcohol and drug education, event management and mental health awareness.
Promote a culture of accountability, safety and belonging through proactive educational efforts.
Manage budgets of chapter agency funds and review all Student Activity Fee funding requests submitted by chapters.
Assist Director in managing the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement's budget.
Manage collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct and inter/national fraternities and sororities to provide organizational support through the Conduct process, ensuring smooth communication and coordination of student organization conduct cases.
Collaborate with organizational leadership and university stakeholders to ensure compliance with agreements, provide conflict resolution support, and uphold university values.
Provide guidance to student organizations on community standards, conflict resolution, and conduct expectations.
Collect, analyze, and report data related to conduct cases, hazing incidents, and risk management efforts to support Clery Act and Stop Campus Hazing Act compliance.
Prepare regular reports for university leadership, demonstrating transparency, and accountability within the student organization community.
Manage partnership with Residence Life and Housing for triennial review of lounge maintenance.
Interpret University policies and procedures for student leaders, council executive board members, chapter advisors, alumni/ae, inter/national organization staff, and parents.
Serve as point of contact for advisers, university alumni/ae, faculty, staff, and inter/national headquarters.
Assess effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
Serve on a variety of committees within Leadership and Engagement, the Division of Campus Life and the University community.
Participate in all department professional activities.
Respond to students, parents, and partners as needed to address Fraternity & Sorority Engagement concerns.
Attend, participate in, and provide support for all staff training, in-services, retreats, departmental or supervisor meetings, and/or University committees as requested.
Supervise graduate student staff in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement.