University of North Georgia Looking for Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life Full Time

Job ID: 255252

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director of Fraternity, and Sorority Life. The Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for building and managing a multi-campus fraternity/sorority system, in support of the University’s mission, and serves as the content expert for the University of North Georgia. This position requires a visionary leader who can manage the day to day operations and administration of the fraternity and sorority co-curricular program, on both the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. The Director is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination policies and procedures, risk prevention and harm reduction strategies, data, strategic planning, and program evaluation for the fraternity and sorority program. The Director reports to the Associate Dean of Students and supervises the Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life.  This position has been identified by Federal Law as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities.  Some evening and weekend hours will be required as well as intercampus travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the strategic vision and operational effectiveness for a multi-campus fraternity/sorority program, including but not limited to, expansion and extension efforts, leadership development, training and education, student success and retention initiatives, risk prevention and harm reduction initiatives,  etc.
• Supervise and provide oversight for advising the governing boards, Order of Omega, membership recruitment/intake processes, and all programs.
• Establish, disseminate, and interpret University policies and procedures for fraternities and sororities and ensure compliance. Partner with the Dean of Students, Office of Student Integrity, Title IX, and Residence Life on conduct matters for fraternities and sororities and individual members.
• Execute and manage a chapter services program, to include intentional coaching for chapter officers and advisors, in addition to, cultivating support, training, and education initiatives with campus partners, faculty, alumni, inter/national headquarters staff, and students to ensure the student experience is exceptional.
• Execute administrative tasks and manage operational systems of the fraternity/sorority program: budgets, fraternity/sorority endowed scholarships, chapter rosters via student Banner activity attributes, academic verifications, grade reports, and the Standards of Excellence accreditation program.
• Active participant in strategic planning and innovation efforts for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and serve on campus and University-wide committees as assigned. Specifically, this position serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team and as the co-chair of the University-wide Hazing Prevention Taskforce. 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, preferably in student personnel services or higher education administration.
• A minimum of (3) three years’ experience in Higher Education with a focus in a fraternity and sorority program required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience preferred.
• Experience working with North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), and National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) member organizations preferred;
• Experience working in a diverse, high-intensity academic environment preferred. 

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and utilization of AFA’s Core Competencies for the Excellence in the Profession, NASPA and ACPA professional competencies, and CAS standard.
• Strong management, communication, and organizational skill
• Ability to think critically, make complex decisions, and navigate the complexity of issues facing the fraternity/sorority industry. 
• Proficiency of navigating complexities of leading a fraternity/sorority program: university and organizational policies and compliance mechanisms, overlapping scopes of authority among multiple entities, stakeholder expectations and relationship management, risk management prevention and harm reduction practices, federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to coordinate multiple competing priorities, consideration of long-term implications of their work, utilization of limited resources intentionally, and organization of work that produces quality results
• Ability to create environments which value, respect, and engage with students of different backgrounds and facilitate interactions across differences for the fraternity/sorority community.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and establish working partnerships with stakeholders.  

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• Yes, this position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
• This position requires security clearance. 

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit