Working Position Title Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (29239)
Classification Program Director - Custom Classification
Position Number 00029239
Open Date 05/14/2024
Close Date 06/17/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job code 5003
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Stdnt Involvemnt&Leadrship Dev
College/Unit Stud Affairs Dean of Students
Division Student Affairs
Location CL 150
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/fraternity-sorority-life/index.shtml

Overview

• Social impact
• Academic success
• Diversity and inclusion
• Leadership development

Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision to the department.
• Create and maintain yearly goals for the department.
• Create and monitor an annual budget.
• Supervision of (currently) one Associate Director and one to three graduate assistants to help carry out functions of the office.
• Conduct regular meetings with each supervisee, assess and monitor progress, and provide on-going feedback and annual evaluations of job performance.
• Create a cohesive team that effectively administers the office's operations and initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners to contribute to the student experience.
• Create working relationships within the division and across campus to further the success of the department and students.
• Compile data on programs and services.
• Conduct assessments as appropriate.
• Assist in establishing and/or updating relative policies, procedures, and processes.

• Advise, along with other FSL staff, fraternity and sorority governing boards including Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic Council (PHC).
• Attending weekly council meetings and individual meetings, or coordinating with staff who may represent the department, with council leaders - providing supervision, support, and mentorship.
• Counsel, meet, and communicate regularly with Greek chapter presidents, chapter leaders, faculty and staff advisors, alumni advisors, and international and national headquarters staff and volunteers.
• Support chapter expansion processes and implementation.
• Support chapter and council recruitment efforts.
• Manage Greek grade and roster process including roster development, collaboration with Registration and Records to obtain academic information (GPA), preparation of reports for chapters, and individual meetings with chapter leaders based on report results to create academic improvement plan.
• Maintain retention records for fraternity and sorority life, create data charts for academic achievement; manage other assessments and data tracking as needed.
• Create and maintain a chapter assessment program/plan to encourage achievement of excellence within the Fraternity and Sorority community.

• Conduct regular and ongoing workshops, trainings, and/or retreats to serve various groups including staff, students and/or student organizations, faculty and/or staff advisors, alumni advisors and parents. Works with the Coordinator for Leadership Development for student leadership efforts as appropriate.
• Develop and oversee the strategic initiatives, services, and education for the Fraternity & Sorority student community as well as the governing councils for including collaborating with student leaders in establishing the overall vision for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
• Lead policy creation and interpretation related to Fraternity and Sorority Life. Includes working with chapters to stay in congruence with their national policies as dictated by national organizations and working with chapters to stay in congruence with SGA policies and local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to alcohol and drug possession and consumption as well as hazing and physical abuse.
• Communicate, interpret, and support university policies and expectations to students, advisors, and international and national office representatives.
• Provide chapter advisors with education, resources, and tools to support chapter growth and development.

• Serve as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT).
• Support Divisional efforts as assigned.
• Serve on division and institutional committees as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Education Administration or related field is required.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience (or equivalent) working in Student Affairs/Higher Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience directly working with fraternities and sororities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

1. Understanding of policy development, education and implementation; risk management and mitigation; and values-based leadership.
2. Knowledge of national fraternity and sorority policies and procedures.
3. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
4. Proven ability to lead and/or supervise the work of others.
5. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, particularly as it applies to fraternities and sororities.
6. Student-centered philosophy that pervades all aspects of the responsibilities of the position.
7. Skill in strategic thinking, able to develop both short and long-term plans around the needs of student engagement.
8. Budget and finance skills.
9. Ability to make difficult decisions when necessary, and to conduct difficult conversations when pertinent, to listen to all sides of an issue, and to balance the needs of the people with the needs of the organization.
10. Demonstrated history of accomplishments that show timely completion of tasks and assignments.

1. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
2. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
3. Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
4. Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
5. Skill in oral and written communication
6. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
7. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
8. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
9. Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
10. Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups
11. Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
12. Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Accounting Software, query, etc.
13. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems
14. Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Membership in national Greek organization.
• Previous direct involvement with fraternity and sorority life, including working with Greek governing councils, providing education, and implementing leadership training for students.
• Preference given to candidates who have served in campus-based fraternity and sorority advising roles.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

• General office requirements.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 07/08/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, some weekend and evenings as needed
Salary $65,000.16 - $70,000.08/annaully
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $2,708.34 - $2,916.67/semi-monthly
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Program Director for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
  • Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77273
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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