Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

About the role

The Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university's Fraternity and Sorority Life program. This role is responsible for setting vision and direction, ensuring consistency across councils, supervising staff, overseeing risk management and compliance, and strengthening assessment and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary decision-maker for day-to-day FSL operations, policies, and programmatic direction, with alignment to divisional leadership as appropriate.
• Provide strategic direction for FSL with a clear focus on long-term growth, consistency, and institutional alignment.
• Support the development of a functional staff structure where responsibilities are clearly defined, documented, and sustainable.
• Translate program review findings into actionable priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes for the office.
• Lead the advancement of a cohesive FSL vision that strengthens the student experience, increases visibility, and supports progress toward institutional goals.
• Promote a culture of proactive planning, documentation, and follow-through across the FSL team.
• Foster the development and effectiveness of the FSL team through coaching and ongoing feedback, while maintaining direct supervision and evaluation of the Assistant Director.
• Serve as a bridge between academic priorities and student engagement by aligning chapter operations, leadership development, and programming with institutional learning outcomes and academic expectations.
• Oversee risk management processes, including intake oversight, conduct concerns, and hazing-related matters.
• Create a Unified Accountability Framework outlining clear procedures for reporting, adjudication, and sanctioning consistent with national standards (CPC, NPC, NPHC, MGC).
• Serve as a senior-level resource during complex or high-risk investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and adherence to institutional protocols.
• Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., Student Conduct, Title IX, Public Safety, Legal Affairs) as needed.
• Lead the integration of preventive education by facilitating scenario-based learning experiences aligned with AFA's Student Safety competency to address risk management, bystander response, and organizational responsibility.
• Implement an Electronic Case Management System to track reports, trends, and resolutions across all councils.
• Manage high-level relationships with alumni chapters, national organizations, consultants, and senior campus leadership.
• Represent Fraternity & Sorority Life in institutional conversations that impact policy, resources, space, and long-term planning.
• Strengthen our advisor and alumni infrastructure by recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting chapter advisors and alumni volunteers in alignment with institutional expectations and student development goals.
• Develop Annual FSL Impact Reports highlighting membership, GPA, retention, and engagement data.
• Support relationship-building efforts that enhance credibility, trust, and advocacy for the FSL community.
• Develop a Visibility & Belonging Plan to enhance positive campus perception, including social-media storytelling and coordinated branding.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of work experience in higher education or related field, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of work experience in higher education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active engagement in the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA), Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV), or other primary professional associations for Greek Life professionals.
• Accomplishments in student engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and/or campus-wide programming initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise full-time professional staff, including coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, including planning, oversight, and fiscal accountability.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to programs and activities that support a welcoming campus community.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to adjust personal schedule to the needs of the councils and student programs.
• Ability to easily relate with people and project a feeling of confidence and competence.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with ease and professionalism.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

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