Department: 3670009310 Fraternity and Sorority Life Job no: 514372 Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular) Location: Manhattan, Kansas Worksite: On-site requirement Categories: Executive / Director / Management, Student Affairs / Services Pay Grade: 10A
About This Role: Reporting to the associate vice president for community building, the director of fraternity and sorority life (FSL) advocates for and oversees the activities of the Interfraternity (IFC) fraternities and Panhellenic (PHC) sororities at K-State. The director works with students to develop, implement, and assess programs and policies supporting and facilitating leadership development, academic excellence, civic engagement, and social justice. The director provides fiscal management for the FSL office and advises the IFC and PHC council budgets. The incumbent is the primary contact for any concerns and/or issues involving FSL life with students, parents, advisors, alumni, university administration, faculty, staff, and the campus community. The director serves as a visionary leader driving the creation of a productive relationship with fraternities and sororities and cultivating an innovative culture, particularly in educational programming, recruitment and retention, and risk management.
The director has a unique opportunity to rebuild K-State's FSL office, develop a new staffing structure, and establish roles and responsibilities for three full-time staff and two graduate students over the next three years. The director partners with alumni councils and senior administrators to develop and implement a strategy to establish a sustainable funding model and provide stewardship of the $250,000 FSL budget.
Why Join Us: Joining a fraternal organization offers students of Kansas State University many benefits, from academic encouragement and support, lifelong friendships, numerous leadership possibilities, and social activities, to philanthropic and service opportunities. Members are also introduced to alumni of their organizations from all over the world. By joining a fraternity or sorority, a person can create an entire network of people.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We Support Diversity and Inclusion: Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Worksite Options: This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.
What You'll Need to Succeed: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
5 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or related field.
5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of experience with fraternity and sorority recruitment, retention, and marketing.
Experience in advising risk management and organizational judicial procedures.
Experience in assessment and strategic planning.
Experience in advising a fraternity and sorority community similar in size to Kansas State University.
Strong skills in advising individual students and multiple organizations.
Strong working knowledge of issues relative to fraternities and sororities.
Experience in supervising professional staff
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in crisis situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented self-starter, team player, and the ability to work with little supervision. Well-developed administrative skills.
Demonstrates highly effective speaking and presentation skills with diverse experience presenting before large or small groups.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to implement complex programs and initiatives.
Demonstrate support of council activities - includes some evening and weekend hours.
Other Requirements:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
How to Apply: Spelman Johnson is assisting Kansas State University with this search.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement: In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Mar 13, 2023 Application Closes: Open until filled