Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (29239) | Northern Illinois University - Military Veterans

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time Overview: The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life ( FSL ) is part of the Division of Student Affairs. We provide advocacy and assistance to the fraternity and sorority chapters and councils at NIU . Our goals are to introduce students to the fun and fulfillment of the Greek experience and to support them as they grow and succeed, on campus and after graduation. In all we do, we maintain a focus on our core values: Social impact Academic success Diversity and inclusion Leadership development We work to uphold these values by promoting academic responsibility and achievement, collaboration, and philanthropy among our chapters, and awareness and education on best practices in inclusivity. Position Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life will provide the overall vision and oversight of Fraternity and Sorority Life, comprised of 4 governing councils and approximately 40 chapters, at Northern Illinois University. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Managing the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life Provide leadership and vision to the department. Create and maintain yearly goals for the department. Create and monitor an annual budget. Supervision of (currently) one Associate Director and one to three graduate assistants to help carry out functions of the office. Conduct regular meetings with each supervisee, assess and monitor progress, and provide on-going feedback and annual evaluations of job performance. Create a cohesive team that effectively administers the office's operations and initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners to contribute to the student experience. Create working relationships within the division and across campus to further the success of the department and students. Compile data on programs and services. Conduct assessments as appropriate. Assist in establishing and/or updating relative policies, procedures, and processes. Advising and Management of Community Advise, along with other FSL staff, fraternity and sorority governing boards including Interfraternity Council ( IFC ), Multicultural Greek Council ( MGC ), National Pan-Hellenic Council ( NPHC ), and Panhellenic Council ( PHC ). Attending weekly council meetings and individual meetings, or coordinating with staff who may represent the department, with council leaders providing supervision, support, and mentorship. Counsel, meet, and communicate regularly with Greek chapter presidents, chapter leaders, faculty and staff advisors, alumni advisors, and international and national headquarters staff and volunteers. Support chapter expansion processes and implementation. Support chapter and council recruitment efforts. Manage Greek grade and roster process including roster development, collaboration with Registration and Records to obtain academic information ( GPA ), preparation of reports for chapters, and individual meetings with chapter leaders based on report results to create academic improvement plan. Maintain retention records for fraternity and sorority life , create data charts for academic achievement; manage other assessments and data tracking as needed. Create and maintain a chapter assessment program/plan to encourage achievement of excellence within the Fraternity and Sorority community. Training and Education Conduct regular and ongoing workshops, trainings, and/or retreats to serve various groups including staff, students and/or student organizations, faculty and/or staff advisors, alumni advisors and parents. Works with the Coordinator for Leadership Development for student leadership efforts as appropriate. Develop and oversee the strategic initiatives, services, and education for the Fraternity & Sorority student community as well as the governing councils for including collaborating with student leaders in establishing the overall vision for Fraternity and Sorority Life. Lead policy creation and interpretation related to Fraternity and Sorority Life. Includes working with chapters to stay in congruence with their national policies as dictated by national organizations and working with chapters to stay in congruence with SGA policies and local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to alcohol and drug possession and consumption as well as hazing and physical abuse. Communicate, interpret, and support university policies and expectations to students, advisors, and international and national office representatives. Provide chapter advisors with education, resources, and tools to support chapter growth and development. Other Related Duties as Assigned Serve as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team ( SALT ). Support Divisional efforts as assigned. Serve on division and institutional committees as assigned. Specialty Factors (Civil Service): N/A Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service): Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Education Administration or related field is required. Five (5) years of full-time experience (or equivalent) working in Student Affairs/Higher Education. Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience directly working with fraternities and sororities. Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS): N/A Salary: $65,000.16 - $70,000.08/annaully Application Procedure: Application Procedures: Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received. If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu . Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date. Credentials Assessment Examination: The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met. Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials. After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview. Additional Details: Click on Program Director for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements. Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements. Please click on Human Resource Services Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package. Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. EEO Statement Summary: In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Health Services Building Room 230 TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu 815-753-5560