Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (Community Development & Belonging)
Penn State University University Park, PA
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life is seeking an Assistant Director for Community Development & Belonging to advise and lead chapter and council development, as well as community and belonging initiatives. The purpose of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Penn State is to support the mission and goals of the university, strengthen the scholarship and build the character and integrity of our members, promote brotherhood, sisterhood, and siblinghood, develop leadership, engage State College through community service and philanthropic efforts, and affirm personal and organizational responsibility. Reporting to the Associate Director for Community Development & Belonging, this position will support chapter leaders, advisors, and local house corporation personnel within a fraternity and sorority community of approximately 70 chapters and 4 distinct councils.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Advise and develop one or more governing councils, including attending regular executive board and council meetings and supporting council governance and programming.
- Coach chapters across all four governing councils, including regular meetings with chapter presidents, recruitment officers, new member educators, membership development officers, and philanthropy and service officers.
- Collaborate with University departments to advise and support at least one community development program.
- Provide guidance on the Chapter Recognition & Standards of Excellence program.
- Review and discuss chapter Recruitment/Intake Plans and First Semester of Membership Plans.
- Communicate and partner with chapter advisors, alumni, inter/national headquarters representatives, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the progress of local chapters.
- Coordinate and facilitate regular chapter advisor roundtable meetings.
- Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate graduate or undergraduate student assistants.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of governing council and chapter educational programs.
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Understanding of student development and health and safety issues in the fraternity and sorority community.
- Ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and providing culturally competent and inclusive services to students and organizations from historically underrepresented communities.
- Record of collaboration with students, University departments, inter/national headquarters, and other stakeholders.
- Effective communication skills, including motivational interviewing, advising, and coaching.
- Ability to balance holding students accountable with developing positive and trusting relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflict.
- Presentation and training facilitation skills.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. A willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support night and weekend activities is required.
Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
- Generous vacation time and sick time
- 16 paid holidays/campus closure days
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$46,400.00 - $67,300.00
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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