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Assistant Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life - Campus Life

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Affirmative Action, Budgeting, Case Management, Community Development, Community Support, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Education Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Higher Education, Intentional Programming, Leadership, Marketing, Meal Plans, Member Orientation, Multicultural, On Call, Operational Support, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Process Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Rehabilitation Act, Risk Management, Staff Development, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Student Conduct, Student Housing, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Telephone Skills, Work From Home
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
8 days ago


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Description

The Assistant Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life is a live-in professional staff member within the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL) and Residence Life who provides strategic leadership for the advancement, growth, and sustainability of Emory University's sorority and fraternity community, including the Eagle Row residential community. This role integrates leadership development, residential engagement, and community development to create a cohesive student experience grounded in the OSFL Educational Framework -- Sisterhood/Brotherhood, Student Growth & Wellbeing, Civic Engagement, and Academic Engagement. Through intentional programming, facility-based engagement, and cross-campus collaboration, the Assistant Director fosters belonging, strengthens student leadership capacity, and supports holistic student development. This position provides oversight for sorority and fraternity residential facilities and Eagle Row operations in partnership with Residence Life, ensuring a safe, supportive, and developmentally intentional living-learning environment. The Assistant Director supervises graduate and/or professional staff supporting the fraternity and sorority residential experience and leads residential-based initiatives that strengthen community standards, chapter development, and student accountability across four governing councils: Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council. As a live-in Residence Life professional, the Assistant Director participates in the on-call rotation and is responsible for crisis response, facility-based student support, and collaboration with campus partners. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex residential and organizational dynamics within a high-impact student community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Programs: + Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive educational framework, including leadership development, new member education, hazing prevention, and student wellbeing initiatives. + Oversees signature programs, officer trainings, leadership transitions, and community-wide initiatives, including awards and recognition processes. + Utilizes assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision- making. + Guides communication and marketing efforts to promote engagement and transparency across the community. + Supports council operations, recruitment/intake processes, and advisor engagement to strengthen accountability and organizational effectiveness. Supervision & Team Leadership: + Supervises seven (7) live-in Graduate House Directors (GHDs), including hiring, training, evaluation, and ongoing professional development. + Facilitates regular staff meetings and one-on-ones; oversees performance management processes. + Manages the GHD on-call structure, crisis response readiness, and scheduling. + Supports recruitment, selection, and training of Residence Life student staff and contributes to broader staff development efforts. Residential & Operational Oversight: + Provides leadership for sorority and fraternity residential facilities, including occupancy management, room inspections, and opening/closing processes. + Responds to and supports resolution of student concerns, including conflict, wellbeing, and community standards. + Serves as liaison with Housing Operations, facilities, and vendors to maintain safe, functional residential environments. + Oversees administrative operations, including community rosters, housing reports, budgets, and chapter-related processes such as meal plans and access coordination. Crisis Response, Risk Management & Conduct: + Serves on a 24-hour professional on-call rotation and responds to student crises and critical incidents. + Leads risk management efforts, including hazing prevention, safety education, and policy enforcement. + Collaborates with Student Conduct on accountability processes and case management. + Perform other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field, and three years of progressive professional experience in student affairs, with direct experience in sorority and fraternity life and/or residence life, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. + Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and assessment; staff supervision and team leadership; student leader advising and governance; crisis response, risk management, and conflict resolution; and policy development and implementation within sorority and fraternity life. + Strong cultural competency and ability to effectively engage diverse populations. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services ataccessibility@emory.eduor call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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Job Number

_168065_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_Emory Campus Life_

Department

_Greek Life_

Job Category

_Admissions and Student Life_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Primarily On Campus_

Health and Safety Information

_Not Applicable_

About the Company

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University