Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership

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Assistant Director of Greek Life and Leadership

JOB PURPOSE:

The Office of Student Life strives to create a student-centered environment that supports the achievement of students' academic, professional, and personal goals while promoting civility, respect, integrity, and equity among members of the University and greater community. 

The innovative programming designed by the talented staff of Student Life aims to foster professional experience through involvement with and/or in the following key areas: Student Publications; Student Government & Leadership; Student Activism & Service; Fraternity & Sorority Life; School Spirit; University Ambassadorship; Special Events and Activities​.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for assisting in the enhancement of the overall development of Selective organizations at Howard University.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of students and temporary workers. 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts may include senior administrators, faculty, students, and staff. External contacts may include vendors, consultants, and the general public. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Advising & Council Development
  Develops, trains, programs, and advises selective organization student councils, including the Joint Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Local-Based Councils (LBC), Professional and Honors Council (PHC), Council of Independent Organizations (CIO), and other selective membership organizations.
  
   
• Platform & Communication Management
  Maintains and updates the program website and manages the Collegiate Link platform (ENGAGE). Creates and distributes the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) newsletter and oversees departmental social media platforms to enhance visibility, transparency, and engagement.
  
   
• Risk Management & Compliance
  Verifies organizational insurance compliance with University and national policies. Reviews and recommends risk management practices for student organizations. Designs and implements compliance and training programs, including a comprehensive anti-hazing curriculum, ensuring alignment with District of Columbia law and University policy.
  
   
• Training & Education
  Facilitates mandatory annual anti-hazing training for 2,000+ students and 40 organizations. Maintains accurate records of training certifications for organizations and potential members.
  
   
• Investigations & Policy Enforcement
  Investigates allegations of hazing and organizational misconduct. Prepares detailed investigative reports, renders findings, assesses policy violations, and collaborates with the Office of Student Conduct on disciplinary outcomes.
  
   
• Program Development & Outreach
  Plans, develops, and executes departmental programs, student leadership initiatives, and community-based outreach. Partners with external entities—including community organizations, vendors, and national associations—to deliver large-scale programming and initiatives.
  
   
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with national headquarters, alumni advisors, and campus stakeholders to ensure accountability, compliance, and sustainable organizational growth.
  
   
• Project & Budget Oversight
  Manages multiple concurrent projects, balancing compliance, budget oversight, assessment, and event execution. Supports budget tracking and financial accountability in collaboration with the Associate Director.

• Leadership Development & Capacity Building
  Develops student-led organizations through capacity-building initiatives, leadership training, strategic planning, and advocacy efforts, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
  
   
• Assessment & Reporting
  Creates and administers assessment tools to evaluate student engagement, program effectiveness, and organizational compliance. Provides data-driven reports to inform departmental and institutional decision-making.
  
   
• Event Management
  Reviews and approves Event Request submissions through CollegiateLink (ENGAGE). Advises and supports councils and student groups in event planning, execution, and compliance.
  
   
• Policy Enforcement
  Enforces Howard University and Office of Campus Life policies, rules, expectations, and the Student Code of Conduct.
  
   
• Work Schedule & Supervision
  Maintains a flexible schedule, including standard office hours (9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) with occasional evening and weekend commitments to support events and student needs. Participates in weekly supervisory check-ins.
  
   
• Other Duties
  Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and the Executive Director of Student Life.

CORE COMPETENCIES:        

• Ability to develop and maintain proficiency in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, and related software applications to perform a variety of typing and/or project assignments. 
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures. Skill in basic arithmetic, grammar, and spelling. 
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the general public. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the public. 
• Execute ALL duties with an exceptional customer service approach. 
• Demonstrate cultural competence in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, ideology, religion, national origin, and other areas of diversity. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, student engagement, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:   

• Must be fun, positive, organized, helpful, student-centered, friendly, and responsible.
• Demonstrate a sense of job responsibility, initiative, energy, leadership, approach-ability, and maturity.
• Ability to adjudicate student conduct matters, handle crisis situations and sensitive topics.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-pace, high volume, collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to ethical fiscal and professional service standards and a demonstrated ability to meaningfully contribute to team projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the community. 

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000