Director of Greek Life

Drury University•Springfield, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Student Affairs Division and oversees operations for fraternity residential facilities while coordinating Greek programs, activities, initiatives, and services that encourage student involvement and satisfaction. The Director advises and supports Greek organizations, develops leadership and risk-management programs, manages Greek student organization accounts, coordinates events and community service, and serves as a liaison between Greek organizations and Student Affairs. The role works with Residential Life, campus departments, community partners, national Greek organizations, and local public safety agencies. Some weekend and after-hours work is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively, present information, answer questions, and establish rapport with student or employee groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, and volume.
Ability to use computer systems and software to communicate information by preparing and distributing materials.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to make administrative decisions, implement policies, and maintain a budget.
Some weekend and after-hours work is required.

Responsibilities

Advise, monitor, and maintain procedures, policies, and systems for managing Greek Life.
Develop, implement, and support organizational, promotional, informational, risk-management, and leadership programs for Greek Life.
Oversee purchases, publications, websites, travel, and policies, and complete regular assessments and evaluations.
Manage Greek Student Organization accounts with fiscal responsibility.
Coordinate student involvement events, including FYE events, the Student Activities Fair, sorority and fraternity recruitment, Greek New Member Week, Greek Week, the Greek Excellence Awards Program, and community service projects.
Supervise leadership and service opportunities for Greek students in the community; develop relationships with community partners and agencies; provide chapters with community service projects; and participate in the Springfield community to promote Drury’s commitment to civic engagement.
Facilitate group meetings and mentor student leaders of the Greek President’s Council, Drury Fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and Gamma Sigma Alpha Officers.
Promote an academic, community, and social atmosphere through Greek student groups.
Provide input, goals, and action strategies for student leader development and recruitment, retention, and recognition initiatives.
Work with Community Assistants on Fraternity Quad management and monitoring, in coordination with the Residential Life Office.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with Security, Springfield Police, maintenance, and custodial departments.
Support student safety training; encourage chapters to follow applicable policies and laws; manage appropriate emergency resolutions; submit information reports; assist with incident investigations; and refer at-risk students to appropriate offices.
Meet regularly with fraternity and sorority chapter presidents and leaders of the Drury Fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and Gamma Sigma Alpha.
Provide input on member management, officer training, program development, positive events, and risk-management efforts.
Communicate with the Panhellenic National Office, fraternity and sorority national organizations, and travel consultants.
Serve as a liaison between Greek organizations and the Student Affairs Division.
Maintain knowledge of Greek chapters’ national bylaws and risk-management policies, and familiarity with NPC rules and regulations.
Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs through regular meetings, assigned projects and tasks, professional development, and service on departmental and staff committees as assigned.