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Associate Director

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 039536
Department Code 40104-1141
Department Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
Job Title Associate Director
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $63,000 - $65,500
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level S5
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Night and weekend hours are required. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs invites applications for the Associate Director positions. Individuals will get to work with a vibrant fraternity and sorority community that has a rich and spirited history. We are seeking an individual who will positively contribute to a collaborative and success-driven environment.

The Associate Director will work closely with key stakeholders in various departments across the University. They will also advise at least 2 councils and several chapters and manage the expansion process of the fraternity and sorority community, DEIA initiatives, and supervise two professional staff members.

Reporting to the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, the Associate Director will assist with the development and support of advisors and alumni engagement initiatives. This individual will also assist in overseeing the day-to-operations of the office and ensure there is timely communication.
Qualifications
Master’s degree with 4 or more years of full-time experience advising fraternities and sororities required. Understanding of issues and trends relevant to fraternities and sororities; knowledge of applicable standards, policies and best practices.
Job Specific Qualifications
  • This position requires the ability to read, edit and negotiate artist and venue contracts and house riders.
  • A working knowledge of student development theory and the ability to work within a diverse constituency.
  • Active involvement with Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA).
  • A working knowledge of best practices related to risk management.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary advisor to at least two councils and advise five to eight chapters.
  • Advise councils on peer judicial processes and programming and activities.
  • Night and weekend hours are required as related to specific programs and services associated with this position and the department including advising of council executive board meetings, student programmatic activities and training events.
  • Collaborate with Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (FASA) Director on advisor development and support.
  • Train and supervise two full-time program coordinators.
  • Manage the Social Event Registration process for all fraternities and sororities.
  • Maintain a comprehensive calendar of fraternity and sorority events and provide contract management support for fraternity and sorority events.
  • Oversee the coordination and implementation of the FASA Accreditation Program, DEIA programming and education and community new member education programming for all fraternity/sorority members, and the Greek Awards ceremony and the expansion process of chapters to the FASA community.
  • Assist the Director with alumni and advisor engagement.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/98211
Job Posting Date 07/25/2023
Application Deadline
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Job Category Staff
Message to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
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