Job Description

Position Summary

The Associate Director, reporting to the Associate Dean of Students/Director of Student Life, is responsible for assisting with the services provided by the Office of Student Life as well as advising and providing guidance to Greek chapters and councils in the areas of membership recruitment and education, risk management, problem resolution, leadership development, cultural competence, and community building. This position also assists with the student conduct process and the development and management of university wide events.

Student Life is home to 19 national/international fraternities and sororities and approximately 175 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). Student Life provides leadership, training, and engagement to all RSOs and hosts or partners with several university-wide events including: Welcome Week Activities, Greek Speak, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Purple Society Recognition Ceremony, Leadership Summit, Greek Summit, Student Involvement/Greek Awards and more.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise one or more of the following fraternity/sorority governing bodies: Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, United Greek Council, Greek Alumni Advisory Board, Greek Judicial Board, and/or Order of Omega.
• Assist with the coordination of Welcome Week activities, Family Weekend, Greek programs, Homecoming, Student Involvement/Greek Awards, and other campus-wide initiatives.
• Design, implement, and evaluate leadership development training through retreats, institutes, workshops and programs for fraternity and sorority members and community constituents.
• Establish, disseminate, and interpret University policies and procedures as they pertain to the fraternity and sorority community.
• Identify mechanisms to regularly assess needs, satisfaction and learning outcomes of members of fraternities and sororities.
• Assist in the creation, revision and distribution of publications, marketing materials, websites, and social media for Student Life.
• Coordinate with the service and volunteerism to engage and track fraternity and sorority service opportunities and hours through GivePulse.
• Provide assistance to the Office of the Dean of Students in the conduct adjudication process for RSOs and fraternities/sororities.
• Provide emergency response and crisis intervention to the campus community when needed.
• Provide supervision to graduate assistants, practicum students, interns, and/or student workers.
• Represent Student Life and Greek Life on committees, task forces, working groups, special initiatives and professional associations as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison with Housing and Residence Life regarding on-campus Greek housing.
• Serve as an active member of the Division of Student Affairs and attend appropriate University functions and campus events to help maintain the visibility and approachability of Student Life.
• Research, implement, and assess best practices, student development theory, and other professional approaches in all aspects of work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding and appreciation for the fraternity and sorority community on both a local and national level, and the ability to articulate this to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to function as a member of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, or other relevant discipline.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fraternities and/or sororities.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Membership with a (inter)national fraternity or sorority.
• Experience advising sororities/fraternities and their governing councils (IFC, PHA, NPHC, MGC).
• Experience with CampusLabs Engage, GivePulse, and/or other comparable software platform(s).
• Experience developing and facilitating trainings, retreats, and presentations.
• Experience planning and executing large scale programs.
• Experience in creating new innovative programs that increase student engagement.
• Experience with assessment and evaluation for student learning and satisfaction.

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of nearly 10,000, of which more than 20% are graduate students. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in six disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.

Desired start date

04/01/2025

Position Summary and Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications

Physical Demands Checklist

Sitting, Standing, Lifting/Carrying, Walking

Physical Exertion

Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds, Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds, Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds, Primarily indoor work

Posting Detail Information Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

12/03/2024

Close Date

02/15/2025

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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