Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Job Summary

The Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university's Fraternity and Sorority Life program. The role sets vision and direction, ensures consistency across councils, supervises staff, oversees risk management and compliance, and strengthens assessment and documentation practices. The Director 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, with alignment to divisional leadership as appropriate. Provide strategic direction for FSL with a clear focus on long‑term growth, consistency, and institutional alignment. Support the development of a functional staff structure where responsibilities are clearly defined, documented, and sustainable.

Council Advisement and Programming: Establish and enforce consistent expectations, standards, and procedures across all councils (CPC, IFC, NPHC, MGC) through the FSL Policy Manual. Oversee council strategy and accountability while delegating routine council engagement to the Assistant Director and Coordinators. Design, implement, and assess leadership development and officer transition initiatives for FSL leaders.

Risk Management and Investigations: Oversee and guide risk management processes, including intake oversight, conduct concerns, and hazing‑related matters. Collaborate with campus partners such as Student Conduct, Title IX, Public Safety, and Legal Affairs as needed. Lead the integration of preventive education by facilitating scenario‑based learning experiences aligned with AFA’s Student Safety competency.

External Relations and Representation: Manage high‑level relationships with alumni chapters, national organizations, consultants, and senior campus leadership. Represent FSL in institutional conversations that impact policy, resources, space, and long‑term planning. Strengthen advisor and alumni infrastructure by recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting chapter advisors and alumni volunteers.

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 related field, or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five years of work experience in higher education or 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 easily relate with people and project a feeling of confidence and competence.
• 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 will be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Full‑time employees eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable, a credit check and motor‑vehicle reports may be required. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates require credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Location

Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

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