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The Kimmel Student Involvement Center at SIUE is seeking dynamic and engaging candidates to fill a full-time Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life position. As part of the part of the Division of Student Affairs at SIUE, the Kimmel Student Involvement Center (KSIC) is the focal point of student involvement and campus life at SIUE. The SIUE Fraternity and Sorority Life community within KSIC has been offering a premier leadership development experience since 1961 with organizations who are committed to living up to the values of the institution and their organization. The community is home to 21 (inter)national organizations (11 fraternities and 10 sororities) all with different missions, purposes, and experiences, governed by four student-led executive boards.

The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is responsible for the overall supervision, management, and development of the Fraternity and Sorority Life program. The selected candidate will advise, develop, monitor, and assess these organizations as well as provide strategic direction for the program. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, and assessment for programs including, but not limited to: Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, IFC Fraternity Recruitment, NPHC/UGC Membership Intake programs, Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards, and the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life accreditation/standards process as well as oversee community risk management and prevention education. Additionally, the Assistant Director will direct the work of the graduate assistant for fraternity and sorority life as well as general office support staff.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs and goals of the department. The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life will work with all levels of administration, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the student population, and is expected to provide exceptional professional guidance at all times. Applicants must be able to work successfully with diverse populations. Due to the professional obligations of this position, frequent evening and weekend hours may be required. The anticipated start date for this position is by June, but may be negotiable based on department need and applicant availability.

Minimum Qualifications
-Master’s degree in student affairs, college student personnel, higher education, counseling, or other related field.
-One-year full-time experience working with fraternity and sorority life.*
-One-year of supervision experience.*
-Membership in a (inter)national fraternity or sorority.
*Years of experience may be concurrent. related field.

Preferred Qualifications
-Two (2) or more years of full-time experience working with fraternity and sorority life;
-Two (2) or more years of supervision experience;
-Extensive and progressive experience and knowledge of fraternity and sorority life;
-Excellent oral and written communication skills;
-Advising, counseling, listening, problem solving, crisis prevention/management, critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
-Knowledge of University policies, AFA Core Competencies, state law, and trends in higher education, fraternity and sorority industry, and student development;
-Ability to maintain confidentiality;
-Sound judgment; tolerance and acceptance; and experience with diverse populations.

Illinois Residency Requirement:
Illinois residency required within 180 calendar days of the start date.

About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000 individuals. SIUE is is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as more than 30 additional accrediting agencies. In January 2019, SIUE was reclassified by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. T Fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA, SIUE is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) (men’s soccer & wrestling). The city of Edwards...ville is consistently cited as one of the top cities in Illinois for families, based on several factors, including affordability, green spaces, excellent schools, low crime rate, financial stability and philanthropic spirit. Learn more at siue.edu.

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