Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (29239)

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Information

Working Position Title
 Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (29239)
Classification
 Program Director - Custom Classification
Position Number
 00029239
Open Date
 05/14/2024
Close Date
 06/17/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
 Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Exempt
Job code
 5003
Union Representation
 Non-Union
Union Code 
 N/A
Unit/Department
 Stdnt Involvemnt&Leadrship Dev
College/Unit
 Stud Affairs Dean of Students
Division
 Student Affairs
Location
 CL 150
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 https://www.niu.edu/fraternity-sorority-life/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is part of the Division of Student Affairs. We provide advocacy and assistance to the fraternity and sorority chapters and councils at NIU. Our goals are to introduce students to the fun and fulfillment of the Greek experience and to support them as they grow and succeed, on campus and after graduation.
In all we do, we maintain a focus on our core values:
Social impact
Academic success
Diversity and inclusion
Leadership development

We work to uphold these values by promoting academic responsibility and achievement, collaboration, and philanthropy among our chapters, and awareness and education on best practices in inclusivity.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life will provide the overall vision and oversight of Fraternity and Sorority Life, comprised of 4 governing councils and approximately 40 chapters, at Northern Illinois University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Managing the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Provide leadership and vision to the department.
Create and maintain yearly goals for the department.
Create and monitor an annual budget.
Supervision of (currently) one Associate Director and one to three graduate assistants to help carry out functions of the office.
Conduct regular meetings with each supervisee, assess and monitor progress, and provide on-going feedback and annual evaluations of job performance.
Create a cohesive team that effectively administers the office's operations and initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners to contribute to the student experience.
Create working relationships within the division and across campus to further the success of the department and students.
Compile data on programs and services.
Conduct assessments as appropriate.
Assist in establishing and/or updating relative policies, procedures, and processes.

Advising and Management of Community
Advise, along with other FSL staff, fraternity and sorority governing boards including Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic Council (PHC).
Attending weekly council meetings and individual meetings, or coordinating with staff who may represent the department, with council leaders - providing supervision, support, and mentorship.
Counsel, meet, and communicate regularly with Greek chapter presidents, chapter leaders, faculty and staff advisors, alumni advisors, and international and national headquarters staff and volunteers.
Support chapter expansion processes and implementation.
Support chapter and council recruitment efforts.
Manage Greek grade and roster process including roster development, collaboration with Registration and Records to obtain academic information (GPA), preparation of reports for chapters, and individual meetings with chapter leaders based on report results to create academic improvement plan.
Maintain retention records for fraternity and sorority life, create data charts for academic achievement; manage other assessments and data tracking as needed.
Create and maintain a chapter assessment program/plan to encourage achievement of excellence within the Fraternity and Sorority community.

Training and Education
Conduct regular and ongoing workshops, trainings, and/or retreats to serve various groups including staff, students and/or student organizations, faculty and/or staff advisors, alumni advisors and parents. Works with the Coordinator for Leadership Development for student... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.