Assistant Director of Student Activities for Fraternity & Sorority Life

The Assistant Director coordinates fraternity and sorority life at Davidson College.  As a member of the Student Activities staff and of the Division of Student Life, the Assistant Director will join a competent, committed team who cares deeply about students and each other.  The Assistant Director partners with the Student Activities team to foster an inclusive, celebratory, and student-learning centered environment.  The Assistant Director serves as a leader in organizational leadership, development, risk management, and advising.  The Assistant Director of Student Activities is a 12-month position and will be required to work in person, on campus, and attend some regular night and weekend events and meetings.  

About Patterson Court Council:

The FSL community at Davidson is known as Patterson Court Council (PCC). Patterson Court is named after the road where IFC Fraternity and Eating Houses are located. PCC includes four IFC Fraternities, two NPHC fraternities, two NPHC sororities, one Latinx sorority, one Latinx fraternity, and four local organizations known as Eating Houses for women and gender-diverse students. PCC is governed by a 12-person executive board. About 50% of Davidson’s student body are part of the Patterson Court Council community.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the advising of the four IFC fraternities, two NPHC sororities, two NPHC fraternities, one LatinX sorority, and one LatinX fraternity. Meet regularly with student organization leadership to provide guidance around issues facing their organizations. Communicate with fraternity and sorority inter/national headquarters staff. Review and implement policies, procedures, and standards created by the Student Activities Office and PCC student leadership.

Co-advise the Patterson Court Council executive board alongside the Associate Director for Student Activities. Attend regular PCC Executive Board meetings and general body meetings. Meet with officers on a regular basis one on one and provide guidance and training for their individual committees. Work closely with the PCC executive board leadership to manage executive board budgets.

Create and implement new and existing risk management programming for incoming and current members of organizations including hazing prevention education and semesterly risk management training for events. 

Plan annual retreats for PCC student leaders.

Coordinate recruitment and intake processes for fraternities and sororities, including working with organizations on new member education.

Support major events and initiatives housed in the Student Activities Office including: New Student Orientation, Student Activities Fairs, Winterfest, Spring Frolics, and Senior Class Party.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, or related field is preferred; 1-3 years of related experience in Fraternity and Sorority Life, leadership development, and/or student activities required. Two years of graduate assistantship experience equates to one year of professional experience.

Priority will be given to candidates who have a solid understanding of student learning and development, leadership and organizational development, group facilitation, social justice issues, and leadership and contribution to an inclusive and celebratory work environment.  Membership in a fraternity or sorority preferred.  Work will be done in-office involving frequent contact with students and staff members. Available to work a flexible 40-hour week, including some evenings and weekends.  Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.  Desire to work in a collaborative liberal arts environment is a must.