Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

East Tennessee State University•Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life reports to the Dean for Student Engagement and provides leadership for all fraternity and sorority programs, including chapters and governing councils (Panhellenic, IFC, NPHC). The role oversees student leadership development, chapter programming, policy and risk management, assessment, and communication with chapters, advisors, and national affiliates. The Director manages chapter facilities, supports the Alumni Advisory Council, and leads the Fraternity & Sorority Life Village Capital Campaign. As part of the Student Activities team, the Director collaborates on initiatives to enhance student involvement and success, supervises one Coordinator and three Graduate Assistants, and contributes to fundraising for educational programs and opportunities.

Requirements

Knowledge of national/international fraternity and sorority policies and procedures.
Knowledge of national trends in fraternities and sororities including legal issues, programming, and national councils.
Knowledge of and experience with student activity programming.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to execute peer education models.
Firm understanding grounded in practice of ethical and professional boundaries and practices in student advisement.
Ability to organize and lead large scale, complex programs often involving the coordination of students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to function in a team environment and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to identify and develop leadership and engagement opportunities for students.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, parents, alumni, and public constituents.
Ability to counsel, lead, advise, and motivate students.
Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling, management, or a related field.