Student Life - Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

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As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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Position Summary
This position will serve as a member of the Department of Student Life and will work to improve the undergraduate student experience through student development and education outside of the classroom. Through the utilization of the University Mission, the Assistant Director (AD) will play a critical role in enhancing the fraternity and sorority life. The AD will need to work collaboratively with many different departments on campus, such as Student Involvement and Community Standards to coordinate events and uphold University policies. The position will also work extensively at engaging students in leadership and learning opportunities. The AD is a full-time, twelve-month position requiring frequent evening and weekend commitments.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• FSL Community Development: Along with the Director, assist in the development, management, and oversight of the entire FSL community, which includes 19 chapters and over 2,300 members.
• Chapter President Advisory: Serve as the primary advisor to half of the FSL chapter presidents. Hold bi-weekly meetings to discuss chapter events, programming, recruitment, development, and other key initiatives.
• Panhellenic/IFC Council Advisory: Act as the primary advisor to the Panhellenic or Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), attending all weekly executive board meetings, council meetings, and council-sponsored programming, including pre-recruitment events.
• Panhellenic Recruitment Support: Along with the Director and Graduate Assistant, provide support throughout the Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Weekend, including advancing the recruitment process using ICS software as needed.
• Recruitment Counselor Hiring & Training: Assist in the hiring process for Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor staff each spring and co-plan and lead training for the counselors prior to new-student move-in in August.
• Liaison to Headquarters and External Organizations: Serve as a liaison between the University, chapter headquarters, local chapter advisors, and the National Council (NPC/IFC) maintaining regular communication with all parties.
• Fraternity Recruitment Management: Along with the Director and Graduate Assistant update and maintain the fraternity recruitment software (ICS) during each semester’s recruitment process, ensuring accurate records of participating chapters, registration, and recruitment events.
• Expansion Oversight: Assist the Dir