Associate Director for Student Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Employer
- James Madison University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 14, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public
institution with a growing national reputation for offering
experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive
environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body
includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate
students, with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and
technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate,
master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to
expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting
superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved
national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs,
focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and
innovative faculty research.
James Madison University is seeking a dynamic Student Affairs
professional to lead its fraternity and sorority community. The
Associate Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life is the senior
position in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and is
responsible for promoting the success of a fraternal community
comprised of over 4,000 members across 31 chapters. The position
provides strategic vision, leadership, support, and training to
promote a culture of inclusiveness, excellence and the ideals of
scholarship, service, leadership, and personal
accountability.
The Student Life Department at James Madison University is
committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging in all of its forms. We embrace
self-discovery, belonging, and authentic engagement with each other
and our communities. We value inclusion, innovation, and a focus on
students.
Student Affairs Values
- Focusing on Students
- Leading Courageously
- Transcending Boundaries
- Creating Belonging
- Embracing Innovation and Change
- Honoring and Valuing Our Staff
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Employee Supervision. Supervise two AP
Faculty Coordinator positions and indirectly supervise two Graduate
Assistant and numerous student positions in carrying out the
Fraternity & Sorority Life mission. Hire, train, schedule, and
support staff in meeting programmatic goals. Provide clear
expectations, timely and constructive feedback, appropriate
professional development, and effective management of performance
issues if and when they occur. Maintain hiring documentation,
complete ePARs, and submit payroll in accordance with established
procedures. Foster a productive work environment, a culture of
personal and professional excellence, and working relationships
based on inclusiveness and mutual respect.
Leadership. Lead all aspects of the
Fraternity and Sorority community in fostering values-based
organizations, providing members the ideal fraternal experience,
and contributing to the JMU community. Specifically,
directly or indirectly oversee recruitment, new member education,
expansion and chartering of processes in accordance with
university, international headquarters,
and NPC/IFC guidelines. Assist advisors of Panhellenic
and Interfraternity Councils with officer, advisor, and leadership
development. Develop and implement programs and events that provide
meaningful recognition of individual and chapter achievement.
Create and implement educational, developmental, risk prevention
and management programs. Assist councils and chapters with public
relations, promotion of events, achieving philanthropic goals,
engaging in community service, and building connections with local
community. Advise the community on university and national
policies. Develop and implement strategies in addressing
unrecognized organizations. Develop effective working relationships
with key stakeholders such as
advisors, IHQ representatives, and campus partners.
Assist ORL with residential housing processes. Assist the
Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices with
implementation of conduct accountability policies and
procedures. Coordinate FSL programs and services
with those of other offices/departments, such
as SAI, SLC, CMSS, ORL, and Public
Safety.
Assessment. Work with the Director to
develop and implement ongoing assessment efforts with the expressed
purpose of measuring attainment of objectives and program
improvement. Assessment should ascertain needs, participation
and non-participation demographics, participant satisfaction, and
accomplishment of stated goals and learning objectives.
Assessment results should inform resource allocation, program
improvement, and marketing processes.
Marketing. Use various marketing
mediums and strategies to disseminate information related to
Fraternity & Sorority Life and associated programs and
resources. Maintain the Fraternity & Sorority Life website.
Utilize website usage analytics and other inputs in adapting
website design, marketing efforts, and information
dissemination.
Budget Management. Coordinate with the
Director and FSL staff to maintain all office budgets,
ensure appropriate and effective use of available resources, and
assist in the annual budget development process.
Collaboration. Proactively develop and
maintain collaborative relationships with Student Activities and
Involvement, Off-Campus Life, Student Leadership Center, Center for
Multicultural Student Services, Residence Life, Student
Accountability and Restorative Practices, University Unions, Public
Safety and other stakeholders where such relationships would
promote efficiency/effectiveness in fulfilling the Fraternity and
Sorority Life mission.
Committee Work. Serve on department and
university committees as assigned. Actively participate in
accomplishing established goals and objectives.
Professional Development. Accomplish a
minimum of 20 hours of professional development, attend Student
Life professional development training, participate in staff
retreats and other job-related training specific to the fraternity
and sorority community. Effectively utilize conferences and other
professional development opportunities as tools for staying current
in the field of fraternity and sorority life.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required:
- Four years of experience in the fraternity and sorority community
- Experience developing, communicating, and achieving organizational mission and vision.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and meeting the diverse needs of a college student population.
- Theoretical and practical understanding of risk management and prevention in a fraternity and sorority and residential university setting
- Experience developing and implementing assessment and evaluation in achieving continuous program improvement
- Ability to work independently and to build and lead cohesive, high performing teams
- Ability to apply student development theory in managing staff and developing and implementing educational programs
- Ability to foster a collaborative environment and to work collaboratively across organizational lines with a variety of constituents to include students, advisors, faculty, staff, headquarters’ contacts, alumni, parents, and community members
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting staff growth and development for new professionals, graduate assistants, and student staff in a professional environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated involvement at the local, regional and national level
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as appropriate
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, or related field preferred
- Multiple years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience preferred
To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/10291 or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F1716. Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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