Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life

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Type of position:Professional Staff – Student Affairs

NoJob Type:Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:Student experience Center – Provisional Positions

Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life serves as the primary advisor for the UA Little Rock fraternities and sororities. This position supports the planning and implementation of leadership development and education programs for the fraternity and sorority community. Additionally, this position assists with various Student Experience Center-sponsored events.
The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus (2) years of experience advising student organizations, fraternity/sorority life, or student life programming;

• A valid driver’s license is required for travel.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Membership in an inter/national fraternity or sorority is highly preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration, supervision, and advisement for the College Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, a multicultural sorority, honor societies, respective chapters, and executive boards, related committees, and programs;

• Attend meetings and council-sponsored events, and provide advisement;

• Oversee fraternity/sorority-related events such as Greek Week, National Hazing Prevention Week, new member programs, etc.;

• Provide day-to-day management of the fraternity/sorority programs, including social and civic responsibility, diversity education, academic achievement, alcohol awareness, bystander training, risk management, membership recruitment/intake education, problem resolution, community planning, leadership, and personal development;

• Advise and assist in the coordination of all membership recruitment and intake processes;

• Supervise chapter extension/expansion, colonization, or re-colonization processes;

• Maintain collaborative relationships with alumni(ae) advisors, house corporations, inter/national headquarters, and community partners;

• Serve as a liaison between the Department of Public Safety, facilities departments, etc. in the administration, upkeep, and compliance of fraternal organizations and properties;

• Provide on-call (24 hours) emergency support to the fraternity and sorority community;

• Work collaboratively with the Office of the Dean of Students, particularly, in regard to student conduct to assure consistency in standards within the Greek Community;

• Mediate student disagreements and misunderstandings;

• Establish, disseminate, and interpret university policies and necessary protocol and operating procedures;

• Ensure compliance with all contracts, rules, regulations, policies, and laws;

• In conjunction with other student affairs units, create a consistent leadership training model for members of the fraternity/sorority community;

• Conduct needs assessment and outcome evaluations;

• Manage the budgets assigned to fraternity and sorority life including allCPC/IFC/NPHCaccount balances;

• Consult with students on an individual basis to improve leadership abilities;

• Promote involvement factors to encourage retention of students;

• Serve as a good role model demonstrating high ethical standards;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Additional Information:

$48,000

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Amy Johnson, akjohnson@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Grasping, Lifting, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Driving, Pulling, PushingBenefits Eligible:Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.