Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life (2 Positions Available)

Marshall University; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Graduate Assistants for Fraternity and Sorority Life. This role involves advising student leaders, supporting recruitment efforts, and engaging in program development. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance leadership, involvement, and engagement within the fraternity and sorority community. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while making a significant impact on student life. If you are passionate about leadership and community engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master's program.
• Active member of the Fraternity/Sorority community.

Responsibilities

• Advise officers and attend meetings of governing councils.
• Support chapter objectives and assist with recruitment.
• Conduct benchmarking research for best practices.

Skills

Leadership Development

Program Creation

Communication Skills

Advising

Education

Master’s Program Enrollment

Job description

Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life (2 Positions Available)

Description of GA Assignment

The Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant reports to the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life includes a Director, two Graduate Assistants, one undergraduate intern, and an Administrative Associate. All staff members work together to facilitate leadership, involvement, and engagement by coordinating leadership development, providing support to our councils and students, and assisting with other FSL programs, activities and functions. Primary advising responsibilities are dependent upon the strengths and experience of the team members.

Responsibilities:

1. Advise and assist specific officers and attend meetings of one of the three governing councils: Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or Panhellenic Council (PHC).
2. Advise and assist with IFC and PHC formal and informal recruitment.
3. Support fraternity and sorority chapter objectives, coaching individual chapter officers from designated chapters.
4. Work with governing council officers on all-council collaborative programming efforts.
5. Assist with office programs as needed, including service projects, Order of Omega, Greek Awards, Alcohol & Social Responsibility training, Greek Week, and annual leadership retreats.
6. Communicate objectives and expectations between councils and the office.
7. Experience in program creation.
8. Actively participate on the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Team by attending weekly staff meetings, meeting weekly with supervisor, and assisting with office initiatives and programs.
9. Conduct benchmarking research in all areas related to best practices in the field.
10. Participate in opportunities for engagement within the LEAD Center.
11. Participate in professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Must be an active member of the Fraternity/Sorority community.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Posting Information:

Posting Number: MU2434GA

Open Date: 06/20/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary:

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Required Documents:

• Resume

Optional Documents:

Marshall University
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Huntington, WV 25755