Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Summerville Campus | Regular, Full‑Time | Job ID:

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, aligning with divisional leadership as appropriate. Provide strategic direction for FSL with a clear focus on long‑term growth, consistency, and institutional alignment. Support development of a functional staff structure with clearly defined responsibilities. Translate program review findings into actionable priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Lead the advancement of a cohesive FSL vision that strengthens the student experience, increases visibility, and supports progress toward institutional goals. Promote a culture of proactive planning, documentation, and follow‑through across the FSL team. Foster the effectiveness of the FSL team through coaching and ongoing feedback, while maintaining direct supervision and evaluation of the Assistant Director. Serve as a bridge between academic priorities and student engagement by aligning chapter operations, leadership development, and programming with institutional learning outcomes and academic expectations.

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. Oversee high‑level concerns, crisis situations, and sensitive matters involving council leadership, alumni, or national organizations. Ensure councils operate in alignment with university policies, intake procedures, and established expectations. 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. Ensure FSL initiatives reflect best practices in higher education and contribute to a positive, values‑driven campus culture. Advocate for institutional support for Fraternity and Sorority Life by translating university priorities into actionable strategies and proactively addressing emerging needs to ensure program stability and progress.

Risk Management and Investigations: Oversee and guide risk management processes, including intake oversight, conduct concerns, and hazing‑related matters. Create a Unified Accountability Framework outlining clear procedures for reporting, adjudication, and sanctioning consistent with national standards (CPC, NPC, NPHC, MGC). Serve as a senior‑level resource during complex or high‑risk investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and adherence to institutional protocols. Collaborate with campus partners (Student Conduct, Title IX, Public Safety, Legal Affairs) as needed. Lead the integration of preventive education by facilitating scenario‑based learning experiences aligned with AFA’s Student Safety competency to address risk management, bystander response, and organizational responsibility. Implement an Electronic Case Management System to track reports, trends, and resolutions across all councils.

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, training, and supporting chapter advisors and alumni volunteers in alignment with institutional expectations and student development goals. Develop Annual FSL Impact Reports highlighting membership, GPA, retention, and engagement data. Support relationship‑building efforts that enhance credibility, trust, and advocacy for the FSL community. Develop a Visibility & Belonging Plan to enhance positive campus perception, including social‑media storytelling and coordinated branding.

Other: 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

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Understanding and demonstrated commitment to programs and activities that support an inclusive campus community.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Abilities

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, and Benefits

Shift: Days; M‑F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required). Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Depending on duties, may also require a credit check, motor vehicle reports, or educational/credential evaluation for faculty hires. 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 a proud equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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