Manager for Greek Councils

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Manager for Greek Councils assumes primary responsibility for the advisement of the two Greek governing boards (Interfraternity Congress (IFC) and Panhellenic Council (PHC)) and their officers. The position works closely with the Greek Life Staff in all aspects of implementing the Greek Life program for the Case Western Reserve University Greek community of approximately 1,700 students in 26 chapters. The manager is responsible for planning and implementing on-going training of the officers and delegates, the council budgets and the majority of the Greek community wide programs. This position is directly responsible for supervising four student staff members.

Building a welcoming and inclusive community is the foundation of the work we do as professionals working with students. Fully including people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives helps us all thrive by working together, focusing on our collective well-being, and helping students gain insight from their academic endeavors and real-world experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide leadership, direction and advising to the Interfraternity Congress and Panhellenic Council Executive Boards. Define and assign individual tasks, maintain schedules and standards. Provide council officer training and transition support, including best practices related to each position. Advise the IFC and PHC boards in developing creative and educational programs and track their progress to completion, including the keeping of accurate attendance records for all events. Work with the boards to facilitate structure-wide onboarding, goal-setting and communication. Oversee the IFC and Panhellenic Council budgeting process and reconciliation for a budget of over $80,000 and maintain current financial transactions within PeopleSoft system. (40%)

Assume primary responsibility for Panhellenic Recruitment. Advise the Recruitment Team including the Vice President of Recruitment for PHC, Rho Chi Coordinator and Assistant Vice President of Recruitment; plan pre-recruitment events; oversee registration, room reservations and matching; advise Rho Chi selection and training; develop all curriculums for activities related to sorority recruitment for chapter members. (10%)

Assume primary responsibility for implementing Greek community leadership programming. Develop and teach leadership curriculum and education programs for all individuals within the Greek community; curriculum development and execution of The Academy, second year Greek leadership retreat; ensure that Greek students are attending UIFI and International Organization leadership opportunities; and advise chapters in developing Membership Development plans that fit their specific needs. (15%)

Oversee all marketing initiatives for the Greek Life program including website, social media and annual report. (10%)

Maintain a work environment and a residential environment that is marked by a sense of community, respect for others, that values inclusiveness and builds workforce diversity; and that fosters cooperation and teamwork, with the supporting values of well-being, integrity, resiliency, curiosity, collaboration and inclusion. Actively infuse practices to enhance academic excellence and impact, inclusiveness and diversity, integrity and transparency and effective stewardship. In support of strategic enrollment changes continue to adapt programs and services for international and out-of-state students with additional consideration given to special student populations including but not limited to women in STEM, students of color and students who identify as LGBT+. (5%)

Directly select, train and supervise four student staff members: two Greek Community Educational Consultants (GCEC’s) and two Leadership Interns. (5%)

Coordinate all Greek recognition ceremonies, including but not limited to, Greek Awards, Citizenship Reception and Scholarship Reception. (5%)

Collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs on various projects and program development for Greek students. (5%)

Serve on university committees and meetings that are important to the Greek community, including but not limited to Orientation Committee and Homecoming Committee. (5%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Represent Case Western Reserve University to area colleges and universities through participation in local, regional and national organizations and conferences. (<1%)

Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Continuous contact with all departmental staff for the purpose of executing the office mission.

University: Moderate contact with Housing, Student Activities and Leadership, Student Advancement, International Student Services, Inamori Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, LGBT Center, Post Graduate Planning and Flora Stone Mather Center for Woman for the purpose of collaboration on student programs and supporting students.

External: Occasional contact with parents, alumni, outside vendors and services and with members of regional and national professional organizations for the purpose of supporting chapters and students.

Students: Continuous interaction with student employees and undergraduate residential students, Interfraternity Congress, Panhellenic Council, chapter officers and members for the purpose of providing a developmental experience for all Greek students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Provide direct supervision for two undergraduate students (GCEC’s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 2 to 3 years of Greek Life experience is required.

Education/Licensing: Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline required. Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Counseling or related discipline preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Commitment to and appreciation of working with diverse groups of individuals, including age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and educational background, and ability.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as conflict resolution techniques.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and perform work with a high degree of accuracy over extended periods of time.

Experience working in and helping to develop diverse and inclusive communities.

Ability to meet consistent attendance.

Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office conditions with some moving and lifting. Weekend and evening hours are required.