Student Program Associate, Fraternity and Sorority Life

The Office for the Student Experience (SE) aims to enhance all aspects of the collegiate experience at GW, including on-campus living, fraternity & sorority life, leadership development, student programming and organizations, outdoor adventure, in addition to supporting military & veteran, off-campus, and graduate students, as well as populations such as first-generation and international students. Our SE team is committed to leadership, community, advising, and our own departmental excellence. We strive to serve not only our students, but also each other as colleagues.

We are seeking a dynamic professional, with an earnest desire to contribute to a transformative student experience. The Office for the Student Experience values equally an individual with direct prior experience in the area of Fraternity & Sorority Life as much as a person with developed transferable skills in the areas of advising, program planning, leadership and student development, and administration derived from other student affairs, higher education, or educationally focused settings.

Part of a three member professional staff team, the Student Program Associate for Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) role will work to develop and manage student involvement initiatives within the Office for the Student Experience with a particular focus on Fraternity & Sorority Life, that encompasses 41 recognized chapters, four Greek leadership councils, and represents nearly one-quarter of GW’s undergraduate student body. This position will serve as an instrumental liaison between campus and external partners, students, alumni, Inter/National Offices, and other stakeholders on behalf of the institution and its priorities.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Student Program Associate for Fraternity & Sorority Life will be responsible for the following:

• Works with the Fraternity & Sorority Life team to provide recommendations and oversight regarding Greek student involvement and advising.
• Develops and manages Fraternity & Sorority Life initiatives and programs, including oversight of Greek Chapters. This may also include the management of other (non-Greek) student specialty housing communities.
• Provides direction and commitment to FSL and SE goals and priorities on community, advising, and the leadership and personal development of students.
• Supports management functions for all Fraternity & Sorority Life initiatives including: assignments; training and development of student staff; retreats, programs, and events.

Advises the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and its representative fourteen chapters in the following areas but not limited to: establishes expectations and procedures for chapters; establishes recruitment/intake policies and procedures; works with chapter advisors, alumni, and Inter/National Offices; and works with chapters on accountability and conduct.

• Serves as a liaison between campus and external partners, students, alumni, and other stakeholders on behalf of The Center for Student Engagement is advising priorities.
• Works closely with GW department stakeholders, such as GWPD, Students Rights and Responsibilities, Facilities Services, the Colonial Health Center, and other units within the Office for the Student Experience.
• Coordinates training and management of Greek House Managers (undergraduate student staff) in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life, the counterpart Student Program Associate for Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Senior Associate Director of GW Housing or designee.
• Shared oversight of Fraternity & Sorority Life properties, along with the overall performance of undergraduate student staff.
• Supports administrative functions including: budget preparations, statistical reporting, and records maintenance.
• Lives in a provided on-campus residence and serves as a member of the Administrator On-Call rotation responding to campus incidents and emergencies, or other events that require a professional staff member’s presence. Ensures university policies and regulations are adhered to in the residence halls. Performs administrative searches when authorized by the Director On-Call team.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

Supervision experience

Experience advising and working with student organizations

Experience serving in a crisis management, on-call and/or duty capacity

Strong problem-solving skills

A Master’s degree in a relevant area of study is preferred. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Typical Hiring Range $42,258.85 – $58,146.86 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Student Affairs

Family Student Affairs

Sub-Family Student Programs

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40+

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with weekend, evening and on-call responsibilities

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Position Designation: Essential: Employees who perform functions that have been deemed essential to maintaining business or academic operations. Employees are generally expected to work from home during an event and may be asked to physically report to work.

Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S009900

Job Open Date: 06/11/2021

Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.