Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

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Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university's Fraternity and Sorority Life program. This role is responsible for setting vision and direction, ensuring consistency across councils, supervising staff, overseeing risk management and compliance, and strengthening assessment and documentation practices. The Director also serves as a key liaison to campus leadership, alumni, and national organizations while guiding program growth, culture, and student engagement in alignment with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision : Serve as the primary decision maker for day‑to‑day FSL operations, policies, and programmatic direction, align with division leadership as appropriate. Provide strategic direction with a focus on long‑term growth, consistency, and institutional alignment. Support the development of a functional staff structure with clearly defined responsibilities, documented and sustainable. Translate program review findings into actionable priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Lead the advancement of a cohesive FSL vision that strengthens the student experience and supports progress toward institutional goals. Promote proactive planning, documentation, and follow‑through across the FSL team. Foster the development and effectiveness of the FSL team through coaching and ongoing feedback while supervising the Assistant Director. Serve as a bridge between academic priorities and student engagement.
• Council Advisement and Programming : Establish and enforce consistent expectations, standards, and procedures across all councils (CPC, IFC, NPHC, MGC) via the FSL Policy Manual. Oversee council strategy and accountability while delegating routine engagement to the Assistant Director and Coordinators. Manage high‑level concerns, crisis situations, and sensitive matters involving council leadership and national organizations. Ensure councils operate in alignment with university policies and intake procedures. Guide the intentional development of programs, training, and experiences that support student leadership growth and belonging. Design, implement, and assess leadership development and officer transition initiatives for FSL leaders, ensuring continuity and effective governance. Advocate for institutional support by translating university priorities into actionable strategies.
• Risk Management and Investigations : Oversee and guide risk management processes, intake oversight, conduct concerns, and hazing‑related matters. Create a Unified Accountability Framework with clear procedures for reporting, adjudication, and sanctioning. Serve as a senior‑level resource for complex investigations and collaborate with Student Conduct, Title IX, Public Safety, and Legal Affairs. Lead preventive education via scenario‑based learning aligned with AFA’s Student Safety competency. Implement an Electronic Case Management System to track reports, trends, and resolutions.
• External Relations and Representation : Manage high‑level relationships with alumni chapters, national organizations, consultants, and senior campus leadership. Represent Fraternity & Sorority Life in institutional conversations that impact policy, resources, space, and long‑term planning. Strengthen advisor and alumni infrastructure by recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers. Develop Annual FSL Impact Reports highlighting membership, GPA, retention, and engagement data. Support credibility and advocacy through visibility and belonging initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of work experience in higher education or a related field, OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of work experience in higher education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active engagement in the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA), Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV), or other primary professional associations for Greek Life professionals.
• Accomplishments in student engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and/or campus‑wide programming initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise full‑time professional staff, including coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, including planning, oversight, and fiscal accountability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to programs and activities that support an inclusive campus community.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to adjust personal schedule to the needs of the councils and student programs.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with ease and professionalism.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift: Days; M‑F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required).

Salary: to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement or optional retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees eligible after 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All candidates are required to pass a background check review before starting.
• Credit check may be required for positions of trust or purchase‑card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that involve driving a university vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑institution candidates must provide an educational credential evaluation.
• All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information, and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies during and beyond employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is a proud equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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