Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 101077
Title: Director
Functional Title: Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPSA-Fraternity and Sorority Life
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Department Overview:
The Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life (DFSL) at the University of Maryland College Park is a vibrant and integral part of the university community. With a commitment to excellence, the department upholds a vision of a fraternity and sorority community that is guided by core values such as fellowship, service, scholarship, and philanthropy. The department is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that champions individual responsibility, peer accountability, and interconnectedness among students. It oversees a diverse array of vibrant chapters/governing counseling (National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council (IFC), each with its unique heritage and commitment to foundational values.
Job Overview:
The University of Maryland College Park seeks a visionary, experienced, and dynamic leader for the role of Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life (DFSL). This pivotal position involves comprehensive strategic planning, program development, community engagement, policy formulation, and overall management of fraternity and sorority life on campus. The Director will spearhead initiatives that align with the University’s broader goals, emphasizing student development, diversity, leadership, and community building.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree.



Experience:
  • Minimum ten years of progressive experience in student life administration, with a focus on fraternity and sorority life.
  • Minimum of five years of full time staff supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
  • Extensive experience in a leadership role within student affairs fraternity and sorority life.
  • Experience working in student affairs leadership on a large, diverse, dynamic campus
  • Experience leading units through organizational restructuring and change
  • Experience advising, coaching, and collaborating with identity-based fraternity and sorority organizations.
  • Proven expertise in crisis management, strategic planning, and community engagement.
  • Knowledge of current trends and best practices in fraternity and sorority life.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
To ensure a streamlined and consistent application process for the Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life position, all interested candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the WittKieffer Search Firm Site.
Please visit https://wittkieffer.com/positions/25710-director-of-fraternity-and-sorority-life to access the application form and further details. We appreciate your interest and remind you that applications submitted through other channels will not be considered.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
None
Posting Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/06/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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