Cornell University Looking for Assistant Director, Sorority & Fraternity Life – Growth Coach & IFC Advisor Full Time

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

As part of the university’s comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.

New hires are required to provide documentation showing full vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire’s vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.

For additional information on Cornell’s Vaccination Compliance Program click here.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic, and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Campus and Community Engagement provides a welcoming and inclusive community that respects the individual while promoting community values. We are dedicated to supporting students in all stages of their Cornell career through student organization involvement, learning opportunities, and a multitude of leadership and engagement experiences.

Campus and Community Engagement (CCE) includes a broad range of departments dedicated to enriching the student experience outside of the classroom: Campus Activities, Parent and Family Programs, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and the Tatkon Center for New Students and the Cornell Commitment Office. Together with colleagues from across campus, CCE builds a community and creates co-curricular opportunities where the intrinsic value and worth of the individual is affirmed and community standards and values are upheld. These are the foundational goals of all CCE programs.

Sorority & Fraternity Life (SFL) provides support and resources to the 53 recognized sorority and fraternity organizations at Cornell, which is composed of over 3,000 undergraduate students. SFL supports student leaders and their communities as they cultivate an inclusive, meaningful, innovative, and developmental co-curricular sorority and fraternity experience. With a focus on individual and community health & well-being, through advocacy and innovation, we will collaborate with, empower, and support student leaders. Members will engage in developmental co-curricular experiences to create and foster ethical, inclusive, and meaningful communities.

The Assistant Director for Sorority & Fraternity Life (SFL) and Growth Coach serves as a member of the SFL team and will be the primary coach and growth expert to support a revitalization process for over six new chapters within the IFC community. The Assistant Director will meet regularly and support all stakeholders from our newest chapters as well as support the expansion process for any future growth, and will help the new chapters successfully transition into both the Interfraternity Council as well as the overall Sorority & Fraternity Community. This role will facilitate the work of the recent IFC Recruitment Committee to foster a revitalized IFC recruitment process, both formal and informal. As the IFC Advisor, this position will also provide primary support and coaching to existing chapters regarding their membership growth strategies and goals.

The Assistant Director will foster a sustainable IFC fraternity community that aligns with national fraternal industry recruitment best practices through meeting regularly with chapter and council leaders and stakeholders and by providing training and support to both new and existing chapters in the area of growth, retention, and recruitment across the IFC community. The Assistant Director will also use an innovative lens to support and encourage our historic community.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills and possess a growth and recruitment mindset and a chapter and council coaching philosophy with demonstrated experience in both areas. As a specialist for all growth and membership recruitment, possessing a high level of knowledge and familiarity with recruitment and fraternal industry best practices are essential for the person assuming this role. The successful candidate must also demonstrate an ability to innovate, and will infuse inclusive practices to support an increasingly diverse community. Critical to the role of an Assistant Director is the ability to develop and build strong relationships with various stakeholders, including students, alumni, staff, parents, live-in advisors, community members, and campus partners, creating an atmosphere of partnership within sorority and fraternity life.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs or related field and 2-3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in fraternal growth, development, training, and recruitment, specifically with IFC fraternities
• Experience working with or advising fraternal organizations on campus or at a national headquarters
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, such as alumni advisors, volunteers, and inter/national staff partners, parents, colleagues, and students through discussion, presentation, or facilitation
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or a related field
• Prior experience working with new fraternal chapters, specifically in facilitating growth in chapters struggling with membership numbers
• Previous work experience as a growth specialist with an inter/national fraternal organization, business/company, campus, or similar
• Membership in a collegiate sorority or fraternity
• Previous experience working with or advising sororities and fraternities
• Experience working with key stakeholders such as headquarter staff and alumni advisors, as well as other university departments supporting the work of sororities and fraternities
• An in-depth knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education regarding sororities and fraternities
• Experience advising an IFC council and/or chapter(s)

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

University Job Title:

Student Svc Assoc II

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Shallena Cunningham

Number of Openings:

1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. The final rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

Current Employees:

If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.

Online Submission Guidelines:

Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by “dragging and dropping” them into the dropbox or by using the “upload” icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.

Employment Assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email [email protected].

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University’s Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected].

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

Notice to Applicants:

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

2022-05-20-07:00