Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking an Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life to provide operational leadership for FSL within a broad leadership and engagement department. You will advise governing councils, supervise staff, and lead education, training, and community service initiatives with a values-based, inclusive approach.

The role reports to the Director of Student Leadership & Service and supports developmentally-focused experiences across campus while aligning FSL with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Leadership Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in fraternity and sorority life or related student affairs areas.
• Experience advising fraternities and sororities, governing councils, or large student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Fraternity & Sorority Life community, overseeing chapter and council operations, recruitment, standards, and long-term strategic planning.
• Advise FSL governing councils and leaders while leading leadership development, education, and training.
• Lead risk management, behavioral accountability, and crisis response with campus partners and support incident response and policy education.
• Supervise professional and graduate staff; manage budgets, assessment, data reporting, and onboarding/training.
• Collaborate across the department to align FSL with student employment, peer mentorship, and community service initiatives.

Skills

Fraternity life admin

Leadership theory

Advising & mentoring

Risk management

Communication

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education/related field

Job description

At the University of Denver, Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journey—empowering every student to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Rooted in DU’s signature 4D Experience, our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect, develop wellbeing, discover character, and design careers and lives of purpose.

Our work reaches far beyond the classroom. Through dynamic, high-impact programs, services, and experiences offered at both the Denver Campus and the Kennedy Mountain Campus, we foster inclusive communities, promote health and wellness, cultivate exploration, engagement, and leadership, and develop a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a high-touch environment where students and participants connect meaningfully, grow confidently, and thrive personally and collectively.

As a division, we serve the broader DU and Denver community which includes:

• Current DU Students & Families
• Prospective Students & Families
• Faculty & Staff
• Alumni & Donors
• Local Community
• Companies & Organizations
• National Peers & Media

Together, we are shaping a vibrant, supportive, and dynamic campus culture where every student and participant can discover their potential and make a meaningful impact.

Student Engagement & Leadership - Student Leadership & Service

The Department of Student Leadership & Service advances student learning, belonging, and civic responsibility by providing comprehensive leadership development and engagement opportunities that prepare students to lead lives of purpose and impact. The department supports students across the full co-curricular lifecycle through student employment and supervision, leadership education, peer mentorship, community service and volunteerism, and fraternity and sorority life.

Grounded in the University of Denver’s 4D Experience, Student Leadership & Service fosters inclusive communities, ethical leadership, and socially responsible action. The department collaborates broadly across campus and with community partners to help students translate involvement into meaningful learning, preparation for post-graduate success, and sustained connection to the DU community.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) provides operational leadership for fraternity and sorority life within a comprehensive leadership and engagement department that includes student employment, leadership development, peer mentorship, community service and volunteerism, and fraternity and sorority life.

Reporting to the Director of Student Leadership & Service, this position oversees the day-to-day and long-term operations of Fraternity & Sorority Life, including advising governing councils and chapters, supervising professional and graduate staff, and leading community-wide education, leadership development, and accountability efforts. The Assistant Director serves as a highly visible and accessible leader who partners with students, advisors, campus colleagues, and national organizations to support a values-based, inclusive, and developmentally focused FSL experience.

The Assistant Director also contributes to department-wide initiatives related to student leadership development, peer education and mentorship, student employment learning outcomes, and service-based engagement. This role plays a key integrative function—ensuring fraternity and sorority life meaningfully aligns with broader departmental learning goals and the University’s 4D Experience.

This position summary is not designed to capture all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Essential Functions

Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership for the Fraternity & Sorority Life community, overseeing chapter and council operations, recruitment and intake processes, community standards, and long term strategic planning aligned with departmental leadership and service goals.

Student Advising, Leadership Development & Education

• Advise FSL governing councils, chapter leaders, and advisors while leading leadership development, student centered education, and values based training that integrates peer mentorship, student employment learning outcomes, and service oriented leadership practices.

Risk Management, Accountability & Crisis Response

• Lead community wide risk management, behavioral accountability, and crisis response in partnership with campus stakeholders; support students and organizations through incident response, CARE processes, and policy education to promote safety, wellbeing, and responsibility.

Supervision, Staff Development & Operations

• Graduate staff supporting FSL; manage budgets, assessment, data reporting, and operational systems; and ensure effective onboarding, training, and evaluation of staff and student leaders.

Departmental Integration, Partnerships & Assessment

• Collaborate across the Department of Leadership & Service to align FSL with student employment, peer mentorship, and community service initiatives; engage campus and external partners; and assess outcomes to continuously enhance leadership learning and community impact.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of fraternity and sorority life administration, governance structures, recruitment and intake practices, and national organizational policies.
• Strong understanding of student leadership development theory, community standards, and values‑based education, with the ability to integrate service, peer mentorship, and student employment learning outcomes into FSL experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor student leaders, chapter advisors, and governing councils with professionalism, cultural competence, and sound judgment.
• Expertise in risk management, behavioral accountability processes, and crisis response within a higher education setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences and navigate complex situations with diplomacy.
• Proven ability to supervise, develop, and motivate professional and graduate staff and collaborate across departments and external partners.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with experience managing budgets, assessment efforts, and multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to DU’s values.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Leadership Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in fraternity and sorority life, student leadership development, or closely related student affairs areas.
• Demonstrated experience advising fraternities and sororities, governing councils, or large student organizations.
• Experience leading leadership development, education, and training initiatives for students.
• Experience with supervision of professional and/or graduate staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practice and inclusive community development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in fraternity and sorority life or a comprehensive leadership and engagement department.
• Experience working within an integrated leadership and service model that includes student employment, peer mentorship, or community service and volunteerism.
• Experience with strategic planning, program assessment, and accreditation or chapter review processes.

Working Environment

This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evening, weekends, and holiday shifts. (Schedules vary by department and position.) Staff are expected to support student Hallmark, Tradition and other program events throughout the year.

The University of Denver and Student Affairs recognize the utilization of flexible work arrangements where these arrangements are operationally appropriate, and supervisor approved.

Working Environment: Standard office environment, unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high, noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time, occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 19, 2026.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $68,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, and local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.