Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Company: Commonwealth University
Location: Bloomsburg
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details Posting NumberS287Classification TitleOperational Leadership/Professional 180Working Title Director of Fraternity and Sorority LifeDepartmentDean of StudentsHome Campus BloomsburgCityBloomsburgStatePennsylvaniaZip Code17815Bargaining UnitNon-representedWork LocationHome CampusPosition TypeManagementTemporary/ PermanentPermanentFull-time/ Part-timeFull-TimeIf Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:Medical and prescription drug benefits.Generous retirement plans, two options:Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.Paid time off.Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.Employer-paid life insurance.Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.Start Time8:00amEnd Time4:30pmHours Per Week37.5 hours per week Days Worked (Check all that apply)Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, FriSalaryCommensurate with ExperienceAnticipated Start Date8/25/25Anticipated End DateN/A Position Summary Information Position PurposeThe Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is a leader within Student Affairs responsible for providing management for an active FSL system, ensuring a values-based community experience. The Director takes needed measures such as policy enforcement, educational programming, and risk management to assure that all sorority and fraternity members participate in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe, secure and supportive of the educational and social process, while holding expectations that students will be active participants in leadership and governance. Advanced expertise is required to manage a multifaceted program with national and local organizations, which has policies and procedures accountable to university, national/international governing bodies, local, state, and federal entities.The nature of this position requires significant evening and weekend hours as well as travel between campuses as needed.Description of DutiesDepartmental Leadership Leadership: The Director provides comprehensive leadership and day to day management for the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) department, ensuring efficient operation and alignment with broader university objectives.Departmental Representation: Serves as the primary representative for the FSL department within the university community and to external stakeholders. This involves advocating for the FSL community’s needs, celebrating its achievements, and fostering a positive image consistent with the university’s mission and values. Departmental Oversight & StrategyStaff Management: The Director is responsible for the search, hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of professional staff. This includes creating and implementing staff professional development plans that foster individual growth and skill advancement while effectively meeting departmental needs. Program Assessment & Strategic Alignment: The Director facilitates the ongoing assessment of departmental programs and services. This involves evaluating their effectiveness and impact, ensuring they directly align with both university-wide and divisional strategic goals. The Director will identify, develop, and ensure the implementation of new policies or updates to current policies. Fiscal Management: The Director is responsible for managing the departmental budget, including forecasting, allocation, and oversight of expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimal resource utilization for all programs and services. The Director approves all expenditures through the Greek Councils’ accounts, coordinates fundraising activity and manages the Greek Life Office foundation accounts. FSL Community Programming & Development Organization Advising: The Director is responsible for ensuring active organization advising within the Commonwealth University FSL community, which includes developing and implementing comprehensive advisor training programs and building strong, collaborative relationships with chapter and council advisors. Oversight of Annual Chapter Accreditation and Accountability: Designing, implementing and managing the chapter accreditation system, evaluating performance against standards, providing feedback, and enforcing policies in collaboration with inter/national organizations. Chapter Recruitment and Growth: Developing strategies for FSL community growth, overseeing recruitment processes, and providing training on effective recruitment and new member education. Training and Development: Creating and delivering training programs for FSL leaders and advisors on topics like leadership, risk management, and diversity, offering coaching and mentoring. Marketing and Communication: Executing a communication plan to promote the FSL community, managing digital content, creating marketing materials, and serving as a key spokesperson. Council Oversight: Provides oversight and support to the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils (IFCs) on each campus, ensuring their effective governance, program implementation, and alignment with university and national organizational standards. Student Success Programming: Designing and implementing programs for academic achievement, leadership, and holistic student development, while connecting students with campus resources. The Director manages and oversees the development, planning, and implementation of select social and co-curricular programming and major campus events within Student Life. Emphasis is placed on the value of community development, high scholastic performance, leadership development, campus involvement, community service and a commitment to diversity. Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholders: The Director regularly engages with a complex network of stakeholders, both on and off campus, to ensure the FSL community’s support, compliance, and positive development. ·On-Campus Stakeholders: The Director collaborates with students, university administration (including the Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs leadership, and legal counsel), faculty, campus services (e.g., Campus Police, Student Health, Residential Life, Dining Services, Facilities Management), alumni relations, the Office of Title IX and Conduct, the Office of Student Involvement, and the University’s Non-Profit Foundations.Off-Campus Stakeholders: The Director also maintains critical relationships with national and international fraternity/sorority staff and volunteer governing bodies, alumni, parents, local police and fire officials, and community members.These extensive interfaces are crucial for: Ensuring student safety and well-being. Promoting compliance with all relevant policies and laws. Facilitating effective crisis prevention and response. Advancing the strategic goals of the FSL community and the University.Compliance, Safety & Incident Management Hazing and Hazing Legal Compliance: The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of comprehensive CU-wide Hazing Education programs. These programs are designed to ensure full compliance with and educate the campus community on all relevant anti-hazing legislation, including the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act and the Pennsylvania Timothy Piazza Hazing Law. This includes proactively informing students, staff, and faculty about hazing definitions, reporting procedures, consequences for individuals and organizations, and promoting a culture of prevention and bystander intervention in alignment with these critical legal frameworks. Risk and Crisis Management: To strategically enhance the fraternal community, the Director provides risk/crisis management for the FSL community. The Director will develop and enforce FSL-specific safety policies, serving as a primary incident responder, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with campus partners on prevention and response. The Director is a mandatory reporter and plays a crucial role in responding to and managing FSL-related incidents that impact students, escalating to and collaborating with appropriate university and external authorities. The nature of this position requires significant evening and weekend hours. Other Duties Dean of Students Leadership Team: The Director serves as a member of the Dean of Students and Student Affairs management teams and may be called on to perform management functions for the division as needed. Other Duties as Assigned: Performs other duties as assigned, which may include after-hours and weekend responsibilities, to support the mission and goals of the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) department, Student Success, and the University.Decision MakingMakes professional and independent decisions on a day to day basis regarding FSL operations that are in the best interest of students and the university. Ensures that department programs and services are compliant with applicable legal, compliance, policy or mandates from governing bodies, as well as university and student organizational policies. Engages in policy and procedure development, implementation, and decision making that minimize risk to students, other constituents, and the university.Fiscal ResponsibilityThe Director approves all expenditures through the FSL Councils accounts, coordinates fundraising activity, and manages the FSL Office budget and foundation account.Supervisory ResponsibilitySupervision of two Assistant Directors within the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life as well as oversight of the FSL functions of two other positions. Provide professional development opportunities to staff in order to stay current with best practices. Selects, trains and supervises FSL Office student workers.Minimum Requirements ProfileMaster’s degree in student personnel, higher education administration or related field.5 years of experience working in a campus based FSL system.5 years of experience in student activity related programming.5 years of experience with advising groups and facilitating training on leadership development.Preferred Qualifications2 years of experience in crisis management.2 years of experience in supervision of professional employees.Applicant Rating CriteriaKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to lead and engage effectively with diverse populations in a face-to-face, on-campus setting.Proven interpersonal communication and leadership skills necessary for building strong relationships with students, staff, and campus partners to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, provide visible and accessible leadership, and contribute to a vibrant campus community through regular in-person interactions.Experience in compliance with university policies and student code of conduct, with particular attention to hazing.Proficiency in current trends, best practices and legislation related to sorority and fraternity life.Demonstrated experience in promoting academic success and retention.Demonstrated experience in supporting student organizations through recruitment and alumni relations.Demonstrated programming and training experience in conflict management, leadership, scholarship and service.Essential Functions1. Sitting – 80%; walking – 10%; standing – 10%2. Working indoors – 90% and Outdoors – 10%3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds5. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder6. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects7. Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents9. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking10. Keyboard skills Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy06/26/2025Close Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, applications must be received by July 17, 2025.Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.Background ClearancesOffers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.Diversity StatementAt Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.Title IX/CleryThe University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.About Commonwealth University of PAThe Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.Quick Linkhttps://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4163 Salary: . Date posted: 06/27/2025

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