Associate Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
The Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life works with the Director to enhance and improve student engagement and leadership at Miami University. The Cliff Alexander Office is located in the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership along with the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service. The Director provides leadership and support to both teams as they collaborate to provide excellent leadership development and community engagement opportunities for the students of Miami University. Through supervision of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff, advisement of student leaders and the oversight of leadership programs, the Associate Director works with students, campus partners, alumni, faculty / staff and inter / national organizations to improve the Miami University student experience. Known as the "Mother of Fraternities", Miami University strives to build a Model Fraternity / Sorority Community and is made up of 53 chapters and nearly 6000 students. The Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is committed to relationship building; values based education and leadership development. The Associate Director will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service to build leadership education and development initiatives and build relationships with the City of Oxford and Butler County. The Associate Director will be an energetic and dedicated individual who will work intentionally to advance the fraternal movement and support the personal development of all students at Miami University.
Job Duties :
- Coordinates student leader advising and management of the fraternity and sorority chapter services team.
- Serves as a chapter services liaison advising chapters, working with national headquarters staff and local chapter and housing corporation officers.
- Supervises three Assistant Directors who provide direct advisement and support to the council presidents of the Panhellenic Association, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Multicultural Greek Council and the Interfraternity Council.
- Supports the management of the Sorority Living Learning Community assignment process and the Interfraternity Council 2nd Year Housing Exemption process (in conjunction with Campus Services).
- Assists the Director in marketing and communication efforts for the department.
- Responsible for relationship building, resource development and support to local and national advisory groups.
- Assists in the production, collection, and management of accurate membership records, recruitment statistics, and scholarship reports.
- Supports and maintains regular communication and collaborative relationships with various constituents with the City of Oxford community and the Division of Student Life and other University offices.
- Assists the Director in providing leadership for the Office in establishing and fulfilling its mission and strategic priorities; and in conducting daily operations and responsibilities.
- Assists the Director with donor relations and stewardship initiatives.
- Supports and maintain office standards and policies.
- Develops and provides oversight for office wide signature programs, workshops, and leadership retreats. This includes program and curriculum design as well as workshop facilitation.
- Actively participate in Student Life and University Committees.
- Other duties as assigned, provided they support the mission of the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service.
Other Opportunities / Responsibilities :
Involvement in special projects with the Division of Student Life.Involvement with departmental, divisional, and University-wide committees and task forces.Involvement as a facilitator for national / international leadership programs, retreats and institutes.Involvement within the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA).Involvement within the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV).Generous professional development opportunities including certifications and credentials.Minimum Qualifications :
Master's Degree in College Student Personnel / Student Affairs or related field.Three (3) to five (5) years professional experience working in Student Activities and / or Fraternity and Sorority Life and / or working with an inter / national headquarters staff.Preferred Qualifications :
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.Certifications in personal assessment instruments (Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, etc.).Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge and effective application of collegiate leadership development theory.Experience in fraternity and sorority advising, program / event planning, leadership development, alcohol education and / or hazing prevention is required.Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge of best practices and ability to infuse research with practical experience to create intentional leadership programs for fraternity and sorority life.Must have outstanding leadership, management and interpersonal skills to relate and work with a variety of faculty, students, parents, staff and community members.Willingness to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment.Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Familiarity with social media accounts and website maintenance.Experience working on an inter / national headquarters staff or as a volunteer for an inter / national organization.Required Application Documents :
resume and cover letter