Assistant Director Of Student Life - Fraternity & Sorority Life - Office Of Student Life

The Assistant Director of Student Life - Fraternity & Sorority Life serves as the primary operational leader for the Fraternity & Sorority Life community, fostering a safe, inclusive, engaged, and values-driven experience for fraternities and sororities. This role provides direct coaching and support to governing councils and chapters, oversees FSL events and initiatives, manages key administrative and compliance processes, and advances a culture of belonging, accountability, and student leadership development within the fraternity and sorority community.

The Assistant Director supervises graduate assistants and student staff, collaborates closely with campus and inter/national partners, and ensures FSL programs, policies, and practices align with university expectations and the Office of Student Life's mission. This position plays a central role in cultivating an environment that prioritizes student well-being, community development, equitable support of all councils, risk prevention, and responsible membership practices.

Salary & Benefits:

$58,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties

• Develop, coordinate, and assess Fraternity & Sorority Life programs and initiatives that enhance student learning, community building, engagement, and belonging within the fraternity and sorority community.

• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned direct reports, including graduate assistants and student employees.

• Advise and coach at least two (2) governing councils (IFC, PHA, NPHC, MGC), Order of Omega, other fraternity and sorority life councils and committees, and coaching a portfolio of chapter from all councils.

• Lead the fraternity and sorority life programming efforts, fostering community connection, traditions, and belonging among students across all councils.

• Manage financial resources, within budget limits, of all governing councils and the Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming Committee.

• Coordinate and deliver Fraternity & Sorority Life officer development and transition programs, including executive trainings, officer roundtables, and community meetings to support leadership capacity within chapters and councils.

• Facilitate educational programming related to community standards, recruitment/intake, risk prevention, health and safety, hazing prevention, diversity, equity, inclusion, and values-based membership practices.

• Oversee key Fraternity & Sorority Life administrative processes, including roster management, event registration and tracking, educational module completion, and compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with Office of Student Life colleagues and campus partners to support division-wide student leadership initiatives and events.

• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum one (1) year of professional experience working in the fraternity and sorority life or related field and experience working with students in a college setting. (Two (2) years of a graduate assistantship within a related functional area will count for one (1) year of professional experience.)

• Experience managing student programs and services that support learning, community building, and student engagement, including planning, execution, and assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Strong understanding of risk prevention, student safety, and compliance expectations related to student conduct, Title IX, hazing, alcohol education, and organizational accountability.

• Experience supervising, training, and mentoring student employees and/or graduate assistants.

• Possession of industry standard practices in alignment with the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, National APIA Panhellenic Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Panhellenic Conference, North American Interfraternity Conference, and/or other umbrella fraternal organizations.

• Excellent organizational, written, verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

• Ability to attend routine evening and weekend activities, including departmental and organization events, meetings, workshops, etc.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.

• Commitment to GVSU's vision of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree.

• At least two (2) years of professional experience working with social Greek-letter organizations in either an advisory or leadership capacity. (Two (2) years of a graduate assistantship within a related functional area will count for one (1) year of professional experience.)

• Experience utilizing PhiredUp fraternity and sorority growth platforms and tools, such as CampusDirector and ChapterBuilder.

• Experience supporting chapter expansion and revitalization projects.

• Demonstrated skill and best practices in risk reduction (alcohol, gender-based violence, and hazing). Demonstrated ability to support culturally diverse communities and engage effectively with students from historically underrepresented and culturally based fraternal organizations, including council advising.

• Experience developing and implementing leadership development programs for fraternity and sorority life communities, specifically for council officers and chapter leaders.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Must be available for varied hours, extended workdays, weekends, and on-call emergencies as events and activities require

How to Apply

Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Jeremy Paul, pauljer@gvsu.edu, 616-331-2342. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2215.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline

Application review begins January 20, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

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