PAY GRADE: 30E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership and Learning (FSLL), this position serves as a primary advisor to one or more governing councils and the chapters involved in those communities - Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Congress (MGC), Panhellenic Council (CPC), Special Interest Greek Council (SIGC).

The Assistant Director, FSLL will facilitate positive learning experiences supporting holistic student development and the academic mission of the University; provide leadership and learning-outcome based programs to students; and partner with students to develop vibrant inclusive communities which encourage student engagement, a culture of care for all members, values-congruent decision-making, and the cultivation of skills and knowledge so students may become citizens and leaders in our increasingly global society. This position provides the opportunity to serve on a variety of departmental and divisional committees.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising, Coaching and Supervising:

· Supervise and provide advisement and professional development support to council officers in one or more councils (IFC, MGC, CPC, SIGC).

· Supervise and provide advisement to council recruitment officers and individual leaders.

· Supervise and coordinate training for council peer educators and program leaders.

· Provide advisement, education, training, and developmental support to individuals, chapter officers and leaders in one or more councils (IFC, MGC, CPC, SIGC).

· Serve as the primary liaison to a portfolio of inter/national fraternities and sororities, alumni/ae advisors, and undergraduate chapters regarding chapter operations, extension/expansion, university policies, conduct cases, and other relevant issues.

Training and Development:

· Develop curriculum, teach leadership skills, and facilitate leadership and educational programs for council(s) and council officers (council leader’s retreat, council transition retreats, etc.).

· Oversee council education for member chapters, including designing curriculum, learning outcomes, coordinating presenters or peer educators.

· Provide council officer training and transition support, including best practices related to each council and officer position. Enhance student learning through engagement, encourage student-led programs, ensure sound council operations, and facilitate annual program plan initiatives.

· Develop curriculum, teach leadership skills, and facilitate educational programs for individual chapters, chapter officers, and the fraternity/sorority community (Leadership & Learning Academy, senate meetings, chapter officer training, risk management training, etc.)

Programming and Financial Planning:

· Contribute to the development of a culture of student partnership and ownership. Actively develop and promote community initiatives designed to engage students in the college experience based on national best practices for engagement and retention.

· Assist in the coordination of recruitment, bid process, and grade review of prospective members for respective council(s) including extension/expansion efforts and educational programs surrounding recruitment and/or intake.

· Oversee council program initiatives for respective councils supervising planning and budgeting for major events, (Step Show, Meet the Greeks, Community Luncheon, Retreats, SIGC New Member Welcome, semester speakers/lectures, etc.).

· Advise student boards through the allocations of funds for community wide events or the planning and implementation of programming (National Hazing Prevention Week, Greek Week, Airband).

· Coordinate council officer attendance at conferences, including registration, travel, and accommodations, navigating purchasing policies and budgetary responsibilities.

· Serve as an approver of the respective administrative and financial forms related to chapter programs.

· Supervise and assist in the coordination of sponsored lectures and other campus-wide programs.

Strategic Planning and Assessment:

· Assist respective council(s) in implementing initiatives related to council(s) strategic plan and semester calendar. Develop strategies to successfully lead respective council(s) in fulfilling plan priorities. Attend regular council meetings to discuss program plan and strategic plan implementation, explore student ideas and concerns, facilitate team development, provide motivation and direction to the students, and discuss ideas to improve the member experience.

· Support chapter performance and compliance with the FSLL Accreditation program and review chapter submissions. Manage the collection, review, and reporting of summary reports for respective councils. Collect and evaluate significant data related to the program.

· Maintain accurate demographic, statistical, and academic performance information regarding Fraternity and Sorority membership (membership rosters and individual, chapter, and community-wide grade calculations).

· Coordinate departmental assessment projects. Directly engage in formal assessment design, analysis, report authorship, and presentations of student engagement outcomes in a cycle of continuous, evidence-based improvement.

· Assist in implementing major departmental initiatives related to department strategic plan and program plans.

· Participate in department, division, and institution professional development and growth opportunities to maintain current knowledge of student development and student learning

research, theory and practice that best serve the needs of students. Develop scholar practitioner practices to create and share knowledge with colleagues.

Community Standards and Conflict Resolution:

· Constructively manage personnel issues and conflicts, respond to role-related issues, and recommend appropriate solutions for the team, utilizing knowledge of council judicial processes and restorative practices.

· Educate student leaders and assist them in maximizing their chapter’s potential for operational success and compliance with university and department expectations.

· Help students understand their rights and responsibilities as good citizens by explaining and enforcing policies and procedures through department and inter/national organization educational conferences, summits, leadership opportunities, and other methods.

· Assist chapter leaders in conflict resolution, connecting with university resources and providing education to work to solve community and individual student problems.

· Work in partnership with the Office of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution to support organization and individual member accountability.

· Responsible for the coordination of on-site and front-line response to crisis situations for respective council(s), including those that are highly complex in nature and may be life threatening. Provide non-clinical student counseling, student mediation, crisis intervention, and referral services. Identify critical issues, assess student behavior, and communicate effectively with supervisor to formulate response (educational and student conduct) to student concerns.

· Educate students and advisors about University Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures, relevant local, state, and federal laws, and fire and safety codes.

· Oversee compliance with University of Delaware and national policies related to hazing, discrimination, alcohol and drug use/abuse, sexual assault, liability, and risk management.

Additional Duties:

· Maintain relationships with key division and institution partners.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration or other related discipline and two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Knowledge of fraternities and sororities policy, structure, and culture in Higher Education.

· Knowledge of student personnel administration, organizational and group dynamics, and student development issues and theory.

· Commitment to learning and knowledge regarding understanding, respect, and appreciation of cultural diversity.

· Interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, presentation skills, and program development skills are essential.

· Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a rapidly changing technical environment.

· Ability to develop and coordinate multi-task projects and implement large-scale programming events.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize among competing needs.

· Proficiency in training, group facilitation, programming, advertising, and/or marketing events.

· Ability to provide direction and guidance in maintaining existing programs. Ability to create new programs.

· Knowledge of student support programs and services and crisis intervention techniques; non-clinical front-line assessment and referral skills; and organizing and coordinating skills.

· Ability to understand and articulate University policy, state and federal laws and financial procedures applicable to student organizations and their activities.

· Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.

· Ability to apply learning outcomes and assess student development preferred.

 

Special Requirements

· Ability to work a flexible schedule including regular nights and weekends.