Georgia College & State University
Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia, us, 31059
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life contributes to the success of students involved in Georgia College & State University's Panhellenic, Interfraternity, and National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities and fraternities by aiding in the implementation of a robust co-curricular experience. This position will help develop, coordinate, and implement programs and services to promote learning and development for the councils, member organizations, and individual members.
The Associate Director oversees Panhellenic, IFC, and NPHC activities, including recruitment, new member education, leadership education, and advises the councils. The Associate Director of FSL works in collaboration with other Student Life units to coordinate community education and events for all members of GCSU’s fraternal community including Greek Week, Winter Summit, Homecoming, and other cross-council activities.
The Associate Director takes an active role in the university's anti-hazing initiatives and coordinates frequent anti-hazing education programs for IFC, NPHC, and Panhellenic organizations.
Responsibilities
Coordinating - 40%Coordinates recruitment processes, including promotion, registration, planning, training, execution, and follow-up. Coordinates online submissions, tracking, and assessment of chapter/council programs. Manages chapter rosters and collection of grade reports. Coordinates regular meetings with chapter advisors, individually and collectively; provides ongoing communication about office processes and procedures to chapter advisors and national offices. Assists in maintaining OFSL website. Collaborates with Student Life units to provide a robust and well-rounded co-curricular student experience. Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards and expectations from organizations and individuals. Supervises student assistants.
Program Development - 25%Oversees long and short-range goal and strategy development, program planning, marketing, expansion and assessment of a values-based community in order to enhance the quality of the fraternity and sorority life experience. Collaborates with other Student Life staff to plan and implement community-wide programs including Hazing Prevention Week, Greek Week, Winter Summit, and Homecoming. Works with the four councils to develop council-wide and cross-council programming.
Advising - 20%Advises and coaches students one-on-one and in group settings on topics including interpersonal development, program and event planning, risk management, organizational leadership, conflict resolution, academic support, and values congruency. Assists students with mediation and decision-making. Serves as the primary campus representative for the Panhellenic, IFC, and NPHC communities to external constituents.
Other - 5%Performing other duties as assigned including serving on division or campus committees, developing initiatives for the department and division, and implementing special projects. Responsible for sound decision making and accountability for areas of oversight.
Supervision - 10%Supervises the Program Coordinator for FSL, student staff, and Graduate Assistant. Provides leadership, supervision, training, and evaluation for these staff members and assists in the development of departmental goals which connect to the University’s strategic plan.
Required Qualifications
Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in related discipline.
Required ExperienceMinimum of two years of professional or graduate experience in fraternity and sorority life or student engagement activities within the Student Affairs arena.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
Preferred ExperienceThree years of professional fraternity and sorority life related experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIESAbility to liaise with a variety of stakeholders, including parents, campus partners, chapter advisors, and national organizations.
KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of leadership curriculum development and student development theories and frameworks. Knowledge of program and event planning and evaluation. Working knowledge of fraternity and sorority governing council structures. Knowledge of risk management strategies and evaluation. Knowledge of student mentoring, coaching, and supervising. Knowledge and experience with departmental budgeting. Working knowledge of Campus Director Recruitment software.
SKILLSCollaboration skills for engaging national and local stakeholders.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travel.This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Criminal Background Check
Education Verification
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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life contributes to the success of students involved in Georgia College & State University's Panhellenic, Interfraternity, and National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities and fraternities by aiding in the implementation of a robust co-curricular experience. This position will help develop, coordinate, and implement programs and services to promote learning and development for the councils, member organizations, and individual members.
The Associate Director oversees Panhellenic, IFC, and NPHC activities, including recruitment, new member education, leadership education, and advises the councils. The Associate Director of FSL works in collaboration with other Student Life units to coordinate community education and events for all members of GCSU’s fraternal community including Greek Week, Winter Summit, Homecoming, and other cross-council activities.
The Associate Director takes an active role in the university's anti-hazing initiatives and coordinates frequent anti-hazing education programs for IFC, NPHC, and Panhellenic organizations.
Responsibilities
Coordinating - 40%Coordinates recruitment processes, including promotion, registration, planning, training, execution, and follow-up. Coordinates online submissions, tracking, and assessment of chapter/council programs. Manages chapter rosters and collection of grade reports. Coordinates regular meetings with chapter advisors, individually and collectively; provides ongoing communication about office processes and procedures to chapter advisors and national offices. Assists in maintaining OFSL website. Collaborates with Student Life units to provide a robust and well-rounded co-curricular student experience. Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards and expectations from organizations and individuals. Supervises student assistants.
Program Development - 25%Oversees long and short-range goal and strategy development, program planning, marketing, expansion and assessment of a values-based community in order to enhance the quality of the fraternity and sorority life experience. Collaborates with other Student Life staff to plan and implement community-wide programs including Hazing Prevention Week, Greek Week, Winter Summit, and Homecoming. Works with the four councils to develop council-wide and cross-council programming.
Advising - 20%Advises and coaches students one-on-one and in group settings on topics including interpersonal development, program and event planning, risk management, organizational leadership, conflict resolution, academic support, and values congruency. Assists students with mediation and decision-making. Serves as the primary campus representative for the Panhellenic, IFC, and NPHC communities to external constituents.
Other - 5%Performing other duties as assigned including serving on division or campus committees, developing initiatives for the department and division, and implementing special projects. Responsible for sound decision making and accountability for areas of oversight.
Supervision - 10%Supervises the Program Coordinator for FSL, student staff, and Graduate Assistant. Provides leadership, supervision, training, and evaluation for these staff members and assists in the development of departmental goals which connect to the University’s strategic plan.
Required Qualifications
Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in related discipline.
Required ExperienceMinimum of two years of professional or graduate experience in fraternity and sorority life or student engagement activities within the Student Affairs arena.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
Preferred ExperienceThree years of professional fraternity and sorority life related experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIESAbility to liaise with a variety of stakeholders, including parents, campus partners, chapter advisors, and national organizations.
KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of leadership curriculum development and student development theories and frameworks. Knowledge of program and event planning and evaluation. Working knowledge of fraternity and sorority governing council structures. Knowledge of risk management strategies and evaluation. Knowledge of student mentoring, coaching, and supervising. Knowledge and experience with departmental budgeting. Working knowledge of Campus Director Recruitment software.
SKILLSCollaboration skills for engaging national and local stakeholders.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travel.This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Criminal Background Check
Education Verification
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