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Assistant Director of Student Involvement (2 positions)

Requisition Number: 20122484
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed: June-May
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40/wk
Daily Hours:

Summary Position
As a member of the Division of Student Life and the Student Involvement team, the Assistant Directors of Student Involvement assist in leading efforts that engage students in meaningful campus involvement and align their work to advance our strategic plans. These positions support student success by mentoring and coaching through the development of rich relationships. The assistant directors work directly with student leaders and collaborate across the university to provide community and leadership development opportunities that enhance the student experience. As a member of the Student Involvement team, the assistant directors are responsible for serving as active members of the staff in presence and in communication, maintaining a high level of professionalism, and completing various administrative tasks that support the daily operations of the department.

In addition, this assistant directors are responsible for working closely with student leaders by focusing on the development of rich mentoring relationships. These positions also work with the other Student Involvement Assistant Directors by creating an environment that engages students in transformative co-curricular learning experiences and promotes positive growth and development. The assistant directors enhance the student experience by fostering greater alignment between university values and the activities and actions of student organizations and the fraternities and sororities on campus. Specifically, Position 1 provides direct advisement to the Interfraternity Council and serves as a chapter mentor to the IFC fraternities. Position 1 also implements fan engagement and school spirit initiatives and activities in partnership with Athletics, including student tailgating. This assistant director engages all fraternity and sorority members in campus-wide programs, including campus traditions, athletic events, and late-night events. Position 2 provides direct advisement to the National Pan-Hellenic Council and serves as a chapter mentor to the NPHC chapters and the culturally-based fraternities and sororities. This position is also responsible for implementing late night, campus-wide programming and provides direction and support for Late Night Elon. The assistant director for Position 2 provides collaborative support in the development of quality, diverse programs that are welcoming to all students and enhances student life at Elon.

Benefits of Working at Elon University

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for employees.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Education Requirements
Completed bachelors degree required. Masters degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, or related field is preferred.

Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: Two to four years of related experience (including graduate assistantships/apprenticeships) working with

• Position 1: student organizations, student activities, sororities and fraternities, and/or leadership development, as well as experience advising students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Position 2: programming boards, leadership development, student activities, student organizations, and/or residence life, as well as experience advising students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Supervisory Experience: Yes

Supervisory Experience Detail


Special Skills or Experience

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to, knowledge of, and experience with leadership education, diversity and inclusion, student development, conflict resolution, and organization development
• Experience with training, facilitating, and presenting to college student populations

Special Instructions to Applicants


Posting Date: 03/13/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No

General Purpose of Position
As a member of the Division of Student Life and the Student Involvement team, the Assistant Directors of Student Involvement assist in leading efforts that engage students in meaningful campus involvement and align their work to advance our strategic plans. These positions support student success by mentoring and coaching through the development of rich relationships. The assistant directors work directly with student leaders and collaborate across the university to provide community and leadership development opportunities that enhance the student experience. As a member of the Student Involvement team, the assistant directors are responsible for serving as active members of the staff in presence and in communication, maintaining a high level of professionalism, and completing various administrative tasks that support the daily operations of the department.

In addition, this assistant directors are responsible for working closely with student leaders by focusing on the development of rich mentoring relationships. These positions also work with the other Student Involvement Assistant Directors by creating an environment that engages students in transformative co-curricular learning experiences and promotes positive growth and development. The assistant directors enhance the student experience by fostering greater alignment between university values and the activities and actions of student organizations and the fraternities and sororities on campus. Specifically, Position 1 provides direct advisement to the Interfraternity Council and serves as a chapter mentor to the IFC fraternities. Position 1 also implements fan engagement and school spirit initiatives and activities in partnership with Athletics, including student tailgating. This assistant director engages all fraternity and sorority members in campus-wide programs, including campus traditions, athletic events, and late-night events. Position 2 provides direct advisement to the National Pan-Hellenic Council and serves as a chapter mentor to the NPHC chapters and the culturally-based fraternities and sororities. This position is also responsible for implementing late night, campus-wide programming and provides direction and support for Late Night Elon. The assistant director for Position 2 provides collaborative support in the development of quality, diverse programs that are welcoming to all students and enhances student life at Elon.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStudent Involvement Team

• Serve as an active member of the Student Involvement staff, contribute to a relationship-rich environment that fosters student growth and success, and support broader department programs and events (i.e. new student orientation, fall and spring organization fairs, formal recruitment and intake processes, and Homecoming)
• Assist with and attend selected contracted events and programs hosted within the department
• Monitor budgets totaling in excess of $250,000; guide spending and secure funding for program initiatives as needed
• Negotiate, review, and request contracts with agents/students to plan events
• Assist in aligning department assessment and reporting mechanisms with the strategic planning of the university, Division of Student Life, and Student Involvement
• Develop and maintain supportive campus partnerships with colleagues and university departments
• Meet with the Director of Student Involvement (Position 1)/Associate Director of Student Involvement (Position 2) on a regular basis, actively participate in team meetings, and assume additional responsibilities within the scope of the position as assigned by the director.

Advising and Mentorship

• Develop a relationship-rich culture by serving as a chapter mentor to the members and student leaders of the Interfraternity Council chapters (Position 1)/National Pan-Hellenic Council chpaters and culturally-based chapters (Position 2)
• Advise and support the Interfraternity Council (Position 1)/National Pan-Hellenic Council (Position 2), empowering students to take ownership of their community and experience
• Develop and maintain relationships with fraternity and sorority community constituents including inter/national headquarters staff, advisory leadership, faculty/staff advisors, alumni, and families
• Foster relationships with students that model care for the individual, inclusive excellence, personal and peer accountability, and integration with their campus experience
• Promote a culture of respect with and among student leaders that exemplifies the Elon Honor Code, high ethic of care and positive bystander behavior

Programming and Development (Position 1)

• Coordinate and implement the Student Tailgating Program and school spirit initiatives, including a partnership with Athletics and the Phoenix Phanatics
• Implement comprehensive marketing plans for fan engagement programming and manage all publicity strategies to create campus wide knowledge of events
• Facilitate opportunities that encourage deeper collaborative work among student organizations and within the fraternity and sorority community, including individual chapters and governing councils
• Model and promote inclusive excellence and the celebration of diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives between and among fraternities and sororities
• Coordinate council officer attendance at regional and/or national student leadership development conferences, including registration, travel, and accommodations
• Serve as primary contact and reviewer for IFC chapter event requests and approvals
• Provide guidance/training and connect students to campus resources to help ensure fraternity and sorority events follow established University policies, procedures, and practices

Programming and Development (Position 2)

• Work collaboratively with university programs, departments, and student organizations to provide well-considered student-centered late-night campus programming
• Identify opportunities for organization leaders to assist in the development of the late-night calendar and integrate the fraternity and sorority community into campus late night and weekend programming initiatives
• Implement comprehensive marketing plans for late night programming and manage all publicity strategies to create campus wide knowledge of events
• Plan and implement late night programming offered during New Student Orientation, in collaboration with university partners
• Serve as primary contact and reviewer of NPHC chapter event requests and approvals
• Provide guidance/training and connect students to campus resources to help ensure fraternity and sorority events follow established University policies, procedures, and practices

Division of Student Life

• Positively represent Student Involvement, the Division of Student Life, and Elon University in all communications, presentations, and campus involvement
• Collaborate with division and university partners to enhance the student experience
• Assist with campus-wide special events, convocations, commencement, Family Weekend, Homecoming, opening week activities, etc.
• Serve as an on-call administrator with the Student Life Emergency Response Team a few times each year
• Serve on various assigned division and university committees

Education and Experience
Completed masters degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and 2-4 years of experience (including graduate assistantships/apprenticeships) working with:

• Position 1: student organizations, student activities, sororities and fraternities, and/or leadership development, as well as experience advising students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Position 2: programming boards, leadership development, student activities, student organizations, and/or residence life, as well as experience advising students from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Does this position require driving for the university? Yes

Additional Information


To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9296

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.







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About Elon University

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.

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