Penn State University hiring Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health, Safety, and Event Planning in University Park, PA | LinkedIn (2024)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is seeking an Assistant Director for Health, Safety, and Event Planning to advise and lead risk prevention and event planning efforts throughout the fraternity and sorority community. This position reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Training the fraternity and sorority community about effective risk prevention and event planning strategies.
• Coaching individual chapters to aid in the development of risk management plans.
• Collaborating with advisors, alumni, inter/national headquarters representatives, facility property managers, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the progress of local chapters.
• Reviewing social event registrations and evaluating social events, including participating in a shared, rotating schedule to assess events and chapter facilities.
• Delivering educational programs on health and safety.
• Assisting organizations to develop relationships with neighborhood associations, residents, and Borough of State College officials.

Successful candidates should have:

• Proven record of collaborating and communicating with students and an understanding of health and safety issues in the fraternity and sorority community.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and an ability to provide culturally competent and inclusive services to students and organizations from historically underrepresented communities.
• Record of successful collaboration involving multiple constituencies.
• An understanding of risk prevention and event planning concepts.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• 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.

Typically requires a master’s degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends, as part of the shared, rotating schedule for on-site event assessment, approximately one or two weeks a month. This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

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 pay 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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