Assistant Director

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is looking for an Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Involvement to enhance student learning and campus life. This role involves managing the Fraternity and Sorority Life program, supervising student staff, and coordinating various events.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in student activities. Strong communication and event planning skills are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in student activities or related field.
• One year advising a student organization.
• Experience planning large events.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Fraternity and Sorority Life community.
• Advise student organizations and governing councils.
• Plan educational opportunities for student organizations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Diversity Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Summary

Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Involvement provides strong educational, social, and leadership development-oriented co‑curricular experiences that enhance student learning and campus life. Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director manages all aspects of the Fraternity and Sorority Life program, supervises student staff, coordinates large‑scale events, and supports divisional initiatives as appropriate.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Manage all aspects of the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Community at Michigan Tech.
• Advise the FSL governing councils and the Order of Omega honor society.
• Plan and organize educational opportunities for FSL including retreats, council/chapter transitions, officer training, new member education, and risk prevention/harm reduction.
• Work alongside a multi‑departmental coalition to design and implement evidence‑based hazing prevention strategies to transform campus culture through unified education, policy advocacy, and data‑driven intervention.
• Support and help facilitate community, council, and chapter‑specific events including recruitment, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards, Greek Week, Blood Drive, and Meet the Greeks/Greekend.
• Maintain contact with FSL officers, advisors, national representatives, alumni, and other stakeholders, actively involving them in the student development process.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral, academic, and other issues that arise within the FSL community, offering guidance, submitting appropriate reports, and making referrals for students in need of assistance.
• Assist organizations in understanding and adhering to campus policies and serve as a conduct advisor when requested.
• Support students and organizations in connecting to local service opportunities through management of our service platform and Community Service listserv.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student employees.
• Act on behalf of the Director in their absence and represent the department’s mission and programs at university‑wide activities and events.
• Serve as the primary Student Leadership & Involvement contact and resource for assigned Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).
• Process new RSO requests according to Board of Trustees and Student Leadership and Involvement policies.
• Maintain RSO records and archives.
• Regularly review RSO constitutions and by‑laws and advise organizations of needed updates and revisions.
• Consult with and provide guidance to RSOs on topics such as organizational management, recruitment, fundraising, financial management, event planning, leadership development, and university policy.
• Advise student organizations on risk mitigation to reduce individual, organizational, and institutional risk and liability.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of department‑led events and programs, including Late Night Programming, Tech Traditions, and HuskyGOLD.
• Develop, propose, and manage approved budgets based on data and program requirements.
• Assist in marketing departmental events/initiatives and maintaining departmental social media accounts.
• Assist with collecting program data and other evidence to understand student needs, student learning, and programmatic outcomes.
• Engage in policy and procedure development in collaboration with others in the department, division, and the institution that prioritizes student success and well‑being.
• Serve on committees within the department, division, and the University.
• Work evening and weekend hours as appropriate to fulfill job functions.
• Actively create an inclusive, welcoming, and professional work environment for staff, students, and visitors.
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety‑related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
• Perform other mission‑critical and position‑specific duties as requested based on operational needs.

Required Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Required Experience

• Two years of experience at a college or university in student activities and/or a related field.
• One year of experience advising a student organization.
• One year of experience planning, organizing, and executing large events/projects.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two or more years of experience with social Greek letter organizations in a leadership or advisory capacity.
• Experience facilitating leadership training and development.
• Experience assessing and mitigating risk.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/Or Abilities

• Proven track record of creating a collaborative and creative work and team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural differences and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an institutional culture that supports the free and open expression of ideas, identities, and beliefs.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, services, activities, etc. in a timely and professional manner in a fast‑paced and results‑oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work evening and weekend hours based on operational needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency using advanced features of Google Suite.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/Or Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of National Panhellenic Conference and North‑American Interfraternity Conference policies and best practices.
• Experience with Greek membership selection processes and risk management procedures.
• Knowledge of student development theories, learning theories, and other theories related to the profession.
• Knowledge of assessment methodologies including elements of design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to design basic brochures, event flyers, and/or newsletters.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and general ability to manage accounts, postings, and messages.
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Moving small‑to‑medium sized boxes of materials in and out of office during special events; driving personal or university vehicles or golf‑carts during special events to transport materials and supplies to events; noise level is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti‑Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training
• Background check required before final offer.

Full-time equivalent: 100%; FLSA status: Exempt; Appointment term: 12 months; Pay: Minimum salary $60,000, final salary dependent on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All applicants must ensure eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout the appointment.

In compliance with the federal Drug‑Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drug‑free campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community.