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Assistant Director – Sorority & Fraternity Life and MGFC Advisor
| Company | Cornell University |
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| Location | Ithaca, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $68445 – $74958 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs or related field and 2-3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in sorority and fraternity advising, specifically with culturally based sororities and fraternities, program/event planning, leadership development, alcohol education, and/or hazing prevention, as well as recruitment and intake best practices.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders through discussion, presentation or facilitation.
- Desire to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to serve on-call and respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol, including evening and weekend work as required.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion education and infusion practices.
- Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Advise student leaders in council program planning, community service coordination, recruitment and intake planning, and building relationships with other Cornell community student groups and departments with shared missions.
- Serve as a chapter coach supporting a portfolio of approximately 15 university-recognized sororities and fraternities across all three governing councils (IFC, PHC, and MGFC).
- Help student leaders through officer training/transition, chapter goal setting, leadership development, risk management education, health and well-being initiatives, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Collaborate with the overall SFL team to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and services for the sorority and fraternity community.
- Co-plan and oversee small and large-scale events.
- Serve as a rotating Administrator On-Call for the University, managing after-hours crisis-response situations and actively engage across Campus and Community Engagement (CCE) and Student and Campus Life (SCL), by serving on teams, committees and workgroups, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or a related field.
- Membership in a collegiate sorority or fraternity.
- Previous experience working with or advising sororities and fraternities.
- Experience working with key stakeholders such as headquarter staff and alumni advisors, as well as other university departments supporting the work of sororities and fraternities.
- An in-depth knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education regarding sororities and fraternities.
