Assistant Director for Greek Life / Interfraternity Council

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director for Greek Life / Interfraternity Council

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - ODS - Greek Life (Beth Richardson Newell (00004046))

   

Work Location:

0333 LSU Student Union

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director for Greek Life, the Assistant Director for Greek Life (Interfraternity Council Advisor and Prevention Specialist) will serve as a key advocate for the fraternity and sorority community by supporting initiatives that enhance the learning experience, leadership capacity, and sense of belonging for members. The Assistant Director provides comprehensive and cross-functional development to students across affiliated chapters and three governing councils (Interfraternity, National Pan-Hellenic, and Panhellenic). The Assistant Director serves as the primary advisor to the Interfraternity Council and its 16 chapters of 2000+ members and will oversee all community-wide risk reduction and prevention efforts.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

• Serve as an advocate for the fraternity and sorority experience with various stakeholders to include campus partners, alumni, families, inter/national Headquarters.
• Build capacity for students affiliated with sororities and fraternities through 1:1 student advising, facilitation, chapter and council coaching, community programming, health & safety initiatives, event planning support, and leadership skill development.
• Support office operations including compliance, chapter accreditation, and other administrative needs.
• Supervises the Coordinator for Greek Life programming.
• Align all work with the divisional priorities of Quality, Community, and Connection with the support and guidance from the Director for Greek Life.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP

Emphasizes curriculum design and the student learning experience

A primary goal for Greek Life at LSU is to provide intentional out-of-classroom learning experiences that support the development of the community. The Assistant Director will support these efforts by standardizing the learning goals for all programs and services through curriculum and program design to meet those goals.

Cross-functional fraternity and sorority advising

Holistically supporting all members of a sorority and fraternity community requires an unconventional approach to Greek Life work. The Assistant Director has the opportunity to implement strategies that are high impact, relevant, moves the entire community forward, and that cuts across any singular council, by utilizing a cross-functional approach to serving students, and allowing advisement across all councils and chapters rather than a singular council focus.

Cultivate a collaborative health and safety model

Fostering a safe and healthy sorority and fraternity community is difficult and requires strategic and coordinated efforts—it can be done. At this critical juncture for the LSU sorority and fraternity community, the elimination of hazing and other high-risk behaviors is top priority. Simultaneously, there is an opportunity to build a culture of care and concern by creating a model of education and peer accountability, that draws from research and public health strategies.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Maintains a deep appreciation for the educational and social value of a complex community and maintains commitment to providing collaborative and comprehensive programs, services, events, and experiences.

Does not start with “no” when addressing student concerns or requests, but instead works to find innovative ways to solve problems and meet student needs.

Embraces a “progress not perfection” approach when working with college students and understanding that every situation provides a teachable moment.

Possesses the ability to navigate complex systems while building relationships across various stakeholder groups.

Can communicate with clarity, direction, and conviction in person, in written communication, and in virtual spaces.

Has the desire to advocate for the student experience while also supporting institutional and divisional priorities and initiatives.

Approaches the work with