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Radford University Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life in Radford, Virginia
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Life, the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life provides vision, leadership, and direction for a dynamic, collaborative, and safe community of engaged student leaders. This position supports the intellectual, personal, social, and leadership development of fraternity and sorority members (and potential new members) through focused commitment and a full array of programs, services, and activities centered on the four fraternal values of leadership, scholarship, service, and friendship. The Director will provide strategic long-term planning for the office suite and its operations, the strength of the affiliated community, and the strategic growth of chapters and councils in support of the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the University. The Director will work with staff and both campus and community partners to ensure there are strong relationships and a shared commitment to the success of the fraternity and sorority community. Alumni engagement is both a requirement and a strategic advantage for student learning and relationships. Active participation with Admissions, New Student and Family Programs, the Citizen Leader graduation distinction program, and campus traditions will support the retention imperative and student success. The Director is responsible for the direction and determination of goals, objectives, and the means to achieve these goals by management of services, planning of budget resources, and serving on various committees. Responsibilities also include publications, reports, event planning, strategic community gatherings, assessments, presentations, and coaching. This position will also represent the University as a member of appropriate professional organizations. The Director will supervise one professional staff member, one graduate assistant, and various student interns.
Required Qualifications:
A demonstrated ability to lead and direct the operations of a mid-size fraternal community with a focus on student learning, safety, and membership growth. An understanding of the challenges and opportunities within student organization management, values-based membership and leadership, and current issues in college student development. Proven experience in effective risk management. Progressive experience in managing budgets and strategically planning fiscal matters. Cultural competence, a collaborative approach, and a learning mindset are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in leadership of office of similar scope. Involvement in professional higher education associations (i.e. ACPA , NASPA , AFA , NACA , etc).
A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Other Specifications: Proficiency preferred in software and programs: i.e., Campus Labs, Banner, eVA, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs. Knowledge of and ability to comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ), Title IX, institutional rules and policies, and Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations. Understanding of student development and the role of student affairs in the educational process. Ability to build relationships across campus with students, administrators and other campus community members. Experience maintaining excellent relationships with headquarters staff and advisors. Proven ability to gather and utilize assessment data. Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to provides daily contact with other campus departments, faculty, administrative staff, parents, students, alumni, and the general public.
Work Location: Radford
Posting Number: AP00447P
Position Number: FA1680
Department: Student Center Operations-50109
Application Review Date: 09/30/2024