Fraternity & Sorority Life

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Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant

The Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant role is a live-in position, working in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. In partnership with the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, the primary responsibility of the GA will be to have direct oversight of either the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) or the National Panhellenic Council (NPC). Regular evening and weekend hours are required with formal hours arranged with the supervisor. The Fraternity & Sorority Life GA reports to the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life. This position requires on-call hours that will be rotated with other Graduate Assistants within the Division of Student Life. This on-call rotation includes being on duty from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. and requires the GA to check in on all Student Life programming events each night, maintain representation in Red's (the on-campus University Pub) and troubleshoot any concerns with the on-campus shuttle service. GAs are on duty Monday-Sunday. All weeks where a GA is on duty, they are to report to their respective office from the hours of 1-4:30 p.m. The Fraternity & Sorority Life GA must take two graduate courses each term. This position is contingent upon acceptance into a graduate program at the University and is renewable for up to two years.  

  • Full-time (20+ hours/week)
  • Compensation: $27,300

Dates

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Direct oversight of either the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) or the National Panhellenic Council (NPC). This includes but is not limited to: all things related to recruitment, leadership development, programming, anti-hazing education, budget expenses, all trainings, formals, and socials. 
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Chapter Presidents of either the IFC or the NPC, as well as the IFC or NPC President. 
  • Attend weekly council and executive board meetings of either the IFC Board or the NPC Board. 
  • Create content - both digital and in print - to promote the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life to current and prospective students. 
  • Participate in University events to educate interested parties about the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. This includes but is not limited to: all Orientation sessions, Admitted Student Days, Open Houses, Family Weekend, etc. 
  • Participate in all Student Life-sponsored events, including but not limited to: President's Gala, Senior Week, Spring Concert, etc. 
  • Supervise approximately eight work-study students and assist in the coordination of work-study scheduling. 
  • Serve duty hours, evening events, and service supervision on a rotating basis with other GAs. 
  • Coordinate the following events, specific to the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life: Academic Success Banquet, Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards Night, Greek Week, National Hazing Prevention Week, and Recruitment.
  • Maintain the annual Fraternity & Sorority Life calendar with all scheduled Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and individual chapter events. 
  • Participate in staff and departmental meetings and development opportunities. 
  • Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required by Director.
  • Meet weekly to discuss event progress and budgeting pertaining to area of supervision. 
  • Assume other projects and duties as assigned by Director. 

Supervision of Personnel

Will help supervise all general members of the social fraternities/sororities, as well as each organization's president and executive board, in addition to the executive boards of the IFC and/or Panhellenic Councils.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Extensive undergraduate experience in student programming
  • Excellent organizational and computer skills
  • Strong commitment to student development and a team atmosphere
  • Ability to think creatively and implement new ideas to better the community
  • Willingness to have fun while working
  • Membership in a collegiate fraternity or sorority not required but strongly preferred

Unusual Working Conditions

Regular nights and weekends. Limited duties during winter and spring breaks.