Indiana University
Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life (Student Life Specialist), T
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well‑being are our core mission.
The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL) is proud to be a department within The Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life serves a community comprised of 70 chapters and over 9,800 members that make up 27 percent of the undergraduate student population at Indiana University. We provide support through council advising, chapter coaching, leadership development trainings and workshops, prevention programming, and general organizational and department operations. Our office is student‑centered, prioritizing student engagement, involvement and belonging focused on health, safety, and well‑being. We commit to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.
Job Summary The Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life provides advising and support to chapters and council leaders affiliated with the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and the sorority and fraternity community. They are responsible for student organization advising, serving as a liaison to chapter leaders, and developing and implementing assigned programs and initiatives focused on leadership development, involvement, and belonging.
Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Provide advising and support to at least 1 of the 4 governing councils (the Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, National Pan‑Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council), meeting with council officers regularly.
Serve as a liaison to a portfolio of chapters serving as a Chapter Coach, providing support and resources to student leaders and officers within the organization to promote student engagement.
Assist chapters by providing support in the areas of risk reduction, leadership development, accountability, academic program support, community service and philanthropy events and programs, crisis management, documentation, and university policy interpretation.
Provide emergency response and crisis intervention to the fraternity/sorority community when needed.
Schedule and coordinate chapter advisor meetings with respective alumni from the Council, providing them with training, support and resources as valuable campus partners.
Assist with the development and implementation of sorority and fraternity life programs, such as the Neophyte Retreat, Greek Leadership Academy, Emergency Leaders Retreat, OSFL Awards and respective initiatives focused on supporting student engagement and community development. Responsible for coordinating and leading 1 to 2 signature programs or initiatives annually.
Foster student learning, development, and enhanced educational experiences through direct service (advising, meeting, officer support).
Provide education and support to assist chapters with compliance of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and university policies.
Meet 1‑on‑1 with students, advisors, and alumni volunteers as needed to provide them with advising support and assistance.
Work effectively with a broad range of diverse population including freshmen to seniors, graduate students, international students, and non‑traditional students.
Provide appropriate referrals for students to other offices or agencies when assistance needed is beyond scope of responsibility.
Assist in hiring, training, and development of undergraduate staff and graduate practicum students and/or interns.
General Responsibilities
Develop and implement programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
Interface directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.
Collaborate with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives.
Measure and evaluate effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepare reports and present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
Provide guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promote leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contribute to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.
Plan and coordinate communications for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; make process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.
Qualifications Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or related field
Preferred:
Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field
Work Experience Required:
2 years in student services, higher education, or related field
Skills Required:
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated customer service skills
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. This position requires flexibility in work schedule and weekend coverage.
Additional Information Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by Monday October 20, 2025.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana - This is an in‑person position.
Advertised Salary $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 annually
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Job Classification Career Level: Career FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Student Services Job Family: Student Life Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL) is proud to be a department within The Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life serves a community comprised of 70 chapters and over 9,800 members that make up 27 percent of the undergraduate student population at Indiana University. We provide support through council advising, chapter coaching, leadership development trainings and workshops, prevention programming, and general organizational and department operations. Our office is student‑centered, prioritizing student engagement, involvement and belonging focused on health, safety, and well‑being. We commit to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.
Job Summary The Assistant Director for Sorority and Fraternity Life provides advising and support to chapters and council leaders affiliated with the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and the sorority and fraternity community. They are responsible for student organization advising, serving as a liaison to chapter leaders, and developing and implementing assigned programs and initiatives focused on leadership development, involvement, and belonging.
Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Provide advising and support to at least 1 of the 4 governing councils (the Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, National Pan‑Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council), meeting with council officers regularly.
Serve as a liaison to a portfolio of chapters serving as a Chapter Coach, providing support and resources to student leaders and officers within the organization to promote student engagement.
Assist chapters by providing support in the areas of risk reduction, leadership development, accountability, academic program support, community service and philanthropy events and programs, crisis management, documentation, and university policy interpretation.
Provide emergency response and crisis intervention to the fraternity/sorority community when needed.
Schedule and coordinate chapter advisor meetings with respective alumni from the Council, providing them with training, support and resources as valuable campus partners.
Assist with the development and implementation of sorority and fraternity life programs, such as the Neophyte Retreat, Greek Leadership Academy, Emergency Leaders Retreat, OSFL Awards and respective initiatives focused on supporting student engagement and community development. Responsible for coordinating and leading 1 to 2 signature programs or initiatives annually.
Foster student learning, development, and enhanced educational experiences through direct service (advising, meeting, officer support).
Provide education and support to assist chapters with compliance of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and university policies.
Meet 1‑on‑1 with students, advisors, and alumni volunteers as needed to provide them with advising support and assistance.
Work effectively with a broad range of diverse population including freshmen to seniors, graduate students, international students, and non‑traditional students.
Provide appropriate referrals for students to other offices or agencies when assistance needed is beyond scope of responsibility.
Assist in hiring, training, and development of undergraduate staff and graduate practicum students and/or interns.
General Responsibilities
Develop and implement programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
Interface directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.
Collaborate with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives.
Measure and evaluate effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepare reports and present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
Provide guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance. Promote leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers. Contribute to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.
Plan and coordinate communications for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; make process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.
Qualifications Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or related field
Preferred:
Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field
Work Experience Required:
2 years in student services, higher education, or related field
Skills Required:
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated customer service skills
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. This position requires flexibility in work schedule and weekend coverage.
Additional Information Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by Monday October 20, 2025.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana - This is an in‑person position.
Advertised Salary $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 annually
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Job Classification Career Level: Career FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Student Services Job Family: Student Life Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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