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Trinity University

Location: San Antonio TX 78212 Document ID: AC386-5TC8 Posted on: 2018-10-0510/05/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Masters2018-11-04
 

Assistant Director, Student Involvement

Title: Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life and Coates Student Center   
Department: Student Involvement                                       

SUMMARY

The mission of Student Involvement is to develop student leaders and contribute to a vibrant campus life. The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects of the fraternity and sorority life program, including advising Greek Council, budget management, training, recruitment, leadership programs, and risk management efforts. The Assistant Director has supervisory responsibilities for the Coates Student Center Building Coordinator. The Assistant Director has shared responsibility for departmental goals and contributes to internal professional development, assessment, and planning initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Oversee the operation and administration of the Coates Student Center, including supervising the Coates Student Center Building Coordinator and up to 15 student staff, as necessary. Act as the on-call point of contact for student workers and emergency staff during evenings and weekends.
  2. Direct the fraternity and sorority life program, which includes, but is not limited to, organizing membership recruitment and intake, Bid Day, supervising new member orientation, educational and leadership development, service projects, risk management, and other campus and community events.
  3. Serve as the primary staff advisor to Greek Council Executive Board, a University Sponsored Organization, by facilitating semester retreats, planning and facilitating weekly meetings, implementing goals and responsibilities, and monitoring ongoing fiscal procedures and the annual budget process.
  4. Develop or assist with initiatives that facilitate values-based practices for fraternities and sororities, including applicable leadership development programming such as Greek U leadership retreat, small group roundtables, expert guest speakers and lecturers, and the alumni leadership n’ lunch series.
  5. Implement initiatives and action items stemming from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) review conducted in Spring 2016 and from the Fraternity & Sorority Life Blueprint Initiative. 
  6. Support individual fraternities and sororities in creating short and long term strategic plans/goals and consult with organizations to promote healthy and sustainable long term viability.
  7. Support alumni, faculty, and staff advisors through communication strategies that include regular meetings or phone calls, training (virtual or in-person), and online resources for the purposes of promoting clear lines of communication between alumni advisors, organizations, and the University.
  8. Provide leadership to the Student Involvement team by assisting with the development and implementation of departmental retreats, internal professional development, and departmental-level assessment.
  9. Serve on the Coalition for Respect, Student Success Team, and Trinity University Alumni Association Board Fraternity & Sorority committee, as relevant.
  10. Represent the University in relevant professional organizations.
  11. Cooperate and collaborate with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality.
  12. Comply with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
  13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

SUPERVISION

Received: Under limited supervision. Proceeds on own initiative within policy limits set by supervisor.
Given: Supervise the Coates Student Center Building Coordinator.

EDUCATION

Required:        Master’s degree
Preferred:        Degree in student personnel/student affairs or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Must have at least two years of full-time experience in student development, student organization advising and programming, student activities, leadership development, facility management, or related functional area. Proven commitment to and appreciation for issues of diversity and community. Demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple tasks with poise and patience.

Preferred: Student Affairs experience in student activities and programming and leadership education. A working knowledge of local fraternity and sorority organizations. An understanding of student development theory. Ability to articulate issues and trends in higher education. Experience designing and conducting assessment activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

EQUIPMENT AND ACCURACY

Equipment (required):  Use and knowledge of computer (Microsoft Word & Excel), word processing programs, and other standard office machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

May work under pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to move about freely. Lifting, pushing, or pulling may be necessary. May work evenings and weekends.

ATTENDANCE STANDARD

Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this position. All employees in this job classification are required to satisfy this requirement. This job classification may not include “light duty” work or allow unpredictable or unrestricted absences.