Northwest Missouri State University
Assistant Director- Fraternity & Sorority Life, Office of Student Involvement
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri, United States, 64468
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
Full-time, 12-month positionPRIMARY DUTY:
The Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life directs all aspects of Fraternity & Sorority Life. The Assistant Director will support programming of the Office of Student Involvement and contributes to the successful development and implementation of strategic Student Affairs initiatives. The Assistant Director will be the key leader and resource in uplifting Fraternity & Sorority Life at Northwest.This position will implement a Fraternity & Sorority Life Vision that requires a positive environment in Fraternity & Sorority Life at Northwest.This will be accomplished by developing students as chapter leaders and creating an accountable environment to support our students.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Oversee all aspects of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community including:oBasic administrative duties
oBudget management
oProgram planning and evaluation
oSupervise all aspects of fraternity and sorority recruitment/intake for each council
oConduct enforcement
oMembership development
oMarketing/promotions for prospective and current students
oAlignment to Strategic Goals and Fraternity & Sorority Life Visioning Plan
Serve as liaison to and first point of contact for the University and chapter advisors, alumni, and (Inter) National Headquarters Staff.Advise Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic CouncilPlan and facilitate Fraternity & Sorority leader retreats and workshops with topics such as values-based action, chapter leadership development, recruitment, retention and risk management.Maintain Fraternity & Sorority Life records pertaining to academics, membership, community service, officer and advisor information, and correspondence with chapter presidents.Supervise and evaluate Fraternity & Sorority Life staff, including Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator.Interpret, disseminate, and monitor Fraternity & Sorority organization compliance with university and council policies. Assure compliance with university standards and policies.Create and maintain an ongoing assessment plan to measure student-learning outcomes as well as to ensure institutional effectiveness and relevance of programmatic efforts.Enforce and maintain ongoing coordination of strategic action items within Fraternity & Sorority Life Strategic Plan, including ongoing assessment of effectiveness of action items.Implement, monitor, assess and publish the Fraternity & Sorority Community Report/Standards of Excellence.Collaborate with Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) to program and support efforts to promote National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.Support GAMMA through partnership with Wellness Services Staff.Collaborate with other Student Affairs areas and University departments as needed to develop and sustain effective professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others.Direct continuous quality improvement efforts for all programs/units under their supervision (includes strategic planning and evaluation/assessment).Serve on University committees, teams, and task forces as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field.Experience: Two to three years of Fraternity & Sorority Life professional experience.Skills: Basic event planning, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, effective communication, advising, team building, and problem solving skills; as well as demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and innovation.WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position works in an air-conditioned office in a newly renovated facility. Also requires work in a variety of University settings, including activities outdoors.Some evenings and weekend will be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position supervises one full time employee and assists in the supervision of student workers and interns.EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:
IBM compatible PC (provided by University), office equipment, and audio visual equipmentTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, and may require some moderate liftingCOMMUNITY:
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at
www.maryville.org .UNIVERSITY:
With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Northwest Online .Founded in 1905 and
ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest , Northwestplaces a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School , National Public Radio affiliate KXCV , the
R.T. Wright Farm , Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area
and Knacktive , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the
most recent data .Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “ 50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S .”For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu .APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until filledDATE AVAILABLE:
January 2, 2025TO APPLY:
Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri
to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email
bbadger@nwmissouri.edu
for more information.
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Full-time, 12-month positionPRIMARY DUTY:
The Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life directs all aspects of Fraternity & Sorority Life. The Assistant Director will support programming of the Office of Student Involvement and contributes to the successful development and implementation of strategic Student Affairs initiatives. The Assistant Director will be the key leader and resource in uplifting Fraternity & Sorority Life at Northwest.This position will implement a Fraternity & Sorority Life Vision that requires a positive environment in Fraternity & Sorority Life at Northwest.This will be accomplished by developing students as chapter leaders and creating an accountable environment to support our students.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Oversee all aspects of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community including:oBasic administrative duties
oBudget management
oProgram planning and evaluation
oSupervise all aspects of fraternity and sorority recruitment/intake for each council
oConduct enforcement
oMembership development
oMarketing/promotions for prospective and current students
oAlignment to Strategic Goals and Fraternity & Sorority Life Visioning Plan
Serve as liaison to and first point of contact for the University and chapter advisors, alumni, and (Inter) National Headquarters Staff.Advise Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic CouncilPlan and facilitate Fraternity & Sorority leader retreats and workshops with topics such as values-based action, chapter leadership development, recruitment, retention and risk management.Maintain Fraternity & Sorority Life records pertaining to academics, membership, community service, officer and advisor information, and correspondence with chapter presidents.Supervise and evaluate Fraternity & Sorority Life staff, including Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator.Interpret, disseminate, and monitor Fraternity & Sorority organization compliance with university and council policies. Assure compliance with university standards and policies.Create and maintain an ongoing assessment plan to measure student-learning outcomes as well as to ensure institutional effectiveness and relevance of programmatic efforts.Enforce and maintain ongoing coordination of strategic action items within Fraternity & Sorority Life Strategic Plan, including ongoing assessment of effectiveness of action items.Implement, monitor, assess and publish the Fraternity & Sorority Community Report/Standards of Excellence.Collaborate with Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) to program and support efforts to promote National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.Support GAMMA through partnership with Wellness Services Staff.Collaborate with other Student Affairs areas and University departments as needed to develop and sustain effective professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others.Direct continuous quality improvement efforts for all programs/units under their supervision (includes strategic planning and evaluation/assessment).Serve on University committees, teams, and task forces as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field.Experience: Two to three years of Fraternity & Sorority Life professional experience.Skills: Basic event planning, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, effective communication, advising, team building, and problem solving skills; as well as demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and innovation.WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position works in an air-conditioned office in a newly renovated facility. Also requires work in a variety of University settings, including activities outdoors.Some evenings and weekend will be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position supervises one full time employee and assists in the supervision of student workers and interns.EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:
IBM compatible PC (provided by University), office equipment, and audio visual equipmentTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, and may require some moderate liftingCOMMUNITY:
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at
www.maryville.org .UNIVERSITY:
With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Northwest Online .Founded in 1905 and
ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest , Northwestplaces a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School , National Public Radio affiliate KXCV , the
R.T. Wright Farm , Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area
and Knacktive , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the
most recent data .Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “ 50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S .”For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu .APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until filledDATE AVAILABLE:
January 2, 2025TO APPLY:
Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri
to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email
bbadger@nwmissouri.edu
for more information.
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