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Job Title: Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 292811
About Us: Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university\'s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG\'s Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for building and managing a multi-campus fraternity/sorority system, in support of the University\'s mission, and serves as the content expert for the University of North Georgia. This position requires a visionary leader who can manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the fraternity and sorority co-curricular programs. The Director is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination policies and procedures, risk prevention and harm reduction strategies, data, strategic planning, and program evaluation for the fraternity and sorority program. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Student Engagement. This position has been identified by Federal Law as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities, and serves as a vital point of education/training for the welfare and safety of the students who participate in the FSL program. Some evening and weekend hours will be required as well as intercampus travel.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and evaluate the strategic vision and operational effectiveness for a multi-campus fraternity/sorority program, including but not limited to expansion and extension efforts, leadership development, training and education, student success and retention initiatives, risk prevention and harm reduction initiatives, etc.
Supervise and provide oversight for advising the governing boards, Order of Omega, membership recruitment/intake processes, and all programs.
Establish, disseminate, and interpret University policies and procedures for fraternities and sororities and ensure compliance. Partner with the Dean of Students, Office of Student Integrity, Title IX, and Residence Life on conduct matters for fraternities and sororities and individual members.
Execute and manage a chapter services program, including intentional coaching for chapter officers and advisors, and cultivating support, training, and education initiatives with campus partners, faculty, alumni, inter/national headquarters staff, and students to ensure an exceptional student experience.
Execute administrative tasks and manage operational systems of the fraternity/sorority program: budgets, fraternity/sorority endowed scholarships, chapter rosters via student Banner activity attributes, academic verifications, grade reports, and the Standards of Excellence accreditation program.
Active participant in strategic planning and innovation efforts for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and serve on campus and University-wide committees as assigned. Specifically, this position serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team and as the co-chair of the University-wide Hazing Prevention Taskforce.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge and utilization of AFA’s Core Competencies for the Excellence in the Profession, NASPA and ACPA professional competencies, and CAS standards.
Proficiency in navigating the complexities of leading a fraternity/sorority program: university and organizational policies and compliance mechanisms, overlapping scopes of authority among multiple entities, stakeholder expectations and relationship management, risk management prevention and harm reduction practices, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to think critically, make complex decisions, and navigate issues facing the fraternity/sorority industry.
Ability to coordinate multiple competing priorities, consider long-term implications, utilize limited resources intentionally, and organize work to produce quality results.
Ability to create environments which value, respect, and engage with students of diverse backgrounds and facilitate interactions across differences for the fraternity/sorority community.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and establish working partnerships with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Master\'s degree required, preferably in student personnel services or higher education administration.
A minimum of five years of experience in Higher Education with a focus in a fraternity and sorority program required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), and National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) member organizations preferred; experience working in a diverse, high-intensity academic environment preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references.
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. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in the application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
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About Us: Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university\'s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG\'s Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for building and managing a multi-campus fraternity/sorority system, in support of the University\'s mission, and serves as the content expert for the University of North Georgia. This position requires a visionary leader who can manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the fraternity and sorority co-curricular programs. The Director is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination policies and procedures, risk prevention and harm reduction strategies, data, strategic planning, and program evaluation for the fraternity and sorority program. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Student Engagement. This position has been identified by Federal Law as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities, and serves as a vital point of education/training for the welfare and safety of the students who participate in the FSL program. Some evening and weekend hours will be required as well as intercampus travel.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and evaluate the strategic vision and operational effectiveness for a multi-campus fraternity/sorority program, including but not limited to expansion and extension efforts, leadership development, training and education, student success and retention initiatives, risk prevention and harm reduction initiatives, etc.
Supervise and provide oversight for advising the governing boards, Order of Omega, membership recruitment/intake processes, and all programs.
Establish, disseminate, and interpret University policies and procedures for fraternities and sororities and ensure compliance. Partner with the Dean of Students, Office of Student Integrity, Title IX, and Residence Life on conduct matters for fraternities and sororities and individual members.
Execute and manage a chapter services program, including intentional coaching for chapter officers and advisors, and cultivating support, training, and education initiatives with campus partners, faculty, alumni, inter/national headquarters staff, and students to ensure an exceptional student experience.
Execute administrative tasks and manage operational systems of the fraternity/sorority program: budgets, fraternity/sorority endowed scholarships, chapter rosters via student Banner activity attributes, academic verifications, grade reports, and the Standards of Excellence accreditation program.
Active participant in strategic planning and innovation efforts for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and serve on campus and University-wide committees as assigned. Specifically, this position serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team and as the co-chair of the University-wide Hazing Prevention Taskforce.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge and utilization of AFA’s Core Competencies for the Excellence in the Profession, NASPA and ACPA professional competencies, and CAS standards.
Proficiency in navigating the complexities of leading a fraternity/sorority program: university and organizational policies and compliance mechanisms, overlapping scopes of authority among multiple entities, stakeholder expectations and relationship management, risk management prevention and harm reduction practices, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to think critically, make complex decisions, and navigate issues facing the fraternity/sorority industry.
Ability to coordinate multiple competing priorities, consider long-term implications, utilize limited resources intentionally, and organize work to produce quality results.
Ability to create environments which value, respect, and engage with students of diverse backgrounds and facilitate interactions across differences for the fraternity/sorority community.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and establish working partnerships with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Master\'s degree required, preferably in student personnel services or higher education administration.
A minimum of five years of experience in Higher Education with a focus in a fraternity and sorority program required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), and National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) member organizations preferred; experience working in a diverse, high-intensity academic environment preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references.
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. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in the application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education & Credit
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