A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Provides support, leadership development, educational opportunities, training, and brand of the Fraternity and Sorority experience at Kennesaw State University. Will seek to create a safer and stronger experience with a commitment to excellence. Must believe in the potential of the Fraternity and Sorority experience and strive to create a space for students to thrive. This position is responsible for initiating, planning, implementing, and assessing innovative and impactful programs and experiences within the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life community, focusing directly on the community leadership development, educational programs, health and safety standards, and accreditation program for the Department and affiliated fraternities and sororities. Supervises assigned staff members. Collaborates with key stakeholders and advocates for appropriate resources for the programs to best serve the community.
Responsibilities
Develops, assesses, and reviews the planning and facilitation of educational programs related new member education, member and leadership development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community
Develops and advises the Greek Programming Board, a student organization affiliated with the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Oversees the development of administrative practices that service the Greek community, including, but not limited to, developing communication protocol, collection process for roster management, and data collection
Leads the creation of a chapter performance metric to develop, implement, and assess chapter-specific improvement plans and intervention
Ensures that chapters receive regular training and review of their risk management and event management protocols and policies
Serves as a liaison to the Department of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity regarding adjudication of fraternities and sororities related to organizational misconduct.
Ensures records are received and kept in compliance with university policies, procedures, and all federal, local, and state laws.
Maintains appropriate areas of the department webpage and social media presence
Serves as a liaison to various university committees while working to ensure adequate programming and awareness initiatives are in place.
Provides support for divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the scope of the department, as requested
Maintains a deep appreciation for the educational and social value of a diverse community and has demonstrated commitment to inclusive and accessible programs, services, events, and experiences.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Three (3) years related work experience, will consider graduate assistantship experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field
Experience supervising positions within a college or university environment
Preferred Experience
Membership in a National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Panhellenic Conference, North American Interfraternity Council, National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, National Asian Pacific American Panhellenic Association or related member organization
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners
- Ability to work to find innovative ways to solve problems and meet student needs and does not start with “no” when addressing student concerns or requests.
- Ability to embrace a “progress not perfection” approach when working with college students understanding that every situation provides a teachable moment.
- Possesses the ability to navigate complex systems while building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to communicate with clarity, direction, and conviction in person, in written communication, and in virtual spaces.
- Is a decisive and confident decision-maker.
- Knowledge of how and the desire to advocate for the student experience while also supporting institutional and divisional priorities and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience serving diverse student populations
- Demonstrated group facilitation and curriculum/learning design experience
- Demonstrated experience with change management
- Demonstrated achievements in providing effective programming, advising, and leadership development to students through collaborative programming efforts across student life areas
- Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
- Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
- Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced + Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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