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

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is seeking a dynamic, student-centered professional for the position of Assistant Director. Reporting to the Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, this position is directly responsible for advising one or more student governing councils (IFC, MGC, NPHC, PHC) and coaching a portfolio of chapters within a community comprised of over 70 recognized fraternities and sororities and 6,000 affiliated students. The Assistant Director advises undergraduate chapter leaders while also maintaining communication with advisors, alumni, housing corporations, and international organizations. They assist the office in facilitating educational, community-wide programs on leadership, member development, and risk management, among other topics. This position collaborates with University departments in providing resources to the fraternity and sorority community and may supervise graduate or undergraduate student workers.

This role typically requires a Master's degree plus two years of professional experience or higher. A degree in higher education or student development is preferred. Experience creating a welcoming environment for diverse student populations, facilitating educational programming on inclusive practices, and working with culturally-based and National Pan-Hellenic Council affiliate organizations is also preferred.

Candidates must have strong knowledge of fraternity and sorority recruitment/intake, new member education, risk management, and reduction, educational programming and evaluation, and alumni engagement, as well as familiarity with specific trends and issues affecting fraternity and sorority communities. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing them to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents to enhance the mission and vision of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Must be willing to work frequent nights and weekends as 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, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion 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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