Graduate Assistant for Fraternity & Sorority Life

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Fraternity & Sorority Life to support governance councils and assist with community scholarship efforts. The role offers opportunities for professional skill development in student affairs, requiring full-time enrollment and strong communication abilities. This is a 9-month position with a commitment of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Maintain academic good standing (3.0 GPA).
• Enrolled full-time (minimum of 9 credits).
• Maturity in work style and communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise fraternity and sorority councils and manage major initiatives.
• Spearhead scholarship assessments within the community.
• Assist with event planning and departmental programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Microsoft Office knowledge

Google Suite knowledge

Job description

Requisition Number:

GA00744

Position Title:

Graduate Assistant for Fraternity & Sorority Life

Position Eclass:

GF - Graduate Flat Pay

Position Summary:

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

Additional Details:

Job Description-Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

(45%) Advise or co-advise one or two of the four fraternity and sorority governance councils: College Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council. Duties include:

• Attendance at council meetings
• Assisting with major council initiatives including council-specific recruitment and programming
• Creating skill building opportunities for council officers, including but not limited to council retreats and trainings
• Serve as advisor and event consultant for the individual chapters that fall within the respective council(s)
• Aiding students in sound practice and ethical decision making
• Meeting regularly with council executive officers and chapter presidents
• Meeting intermittently with other chapter officers, e.g. Scholarship chairs, recruitment chairs, etc.

(25%) Spearhead scholarship and assessment efforts within the fraternity and sorority community, including:

• Advising fraternity/sorority academic honoraries, e.g. Order of Omega, Rho Lambda
• Working with council scholarship chairs on a comprehensive, community-wide scholarship plan
• Assisting chapters who fall below standards in improving their academic performance.
• Compile semester data from our fraternities and sororities to tell our data story, including, but not limited to: Grades, service hours, philanthropy dollars, and involvement beyond FSL.

(10%) Assist with planning and implementing department-initiated programming, such as, but not limited to: Fall Kickoff, Homecoming, Winter Welcome, and the Excellence Banquet; as well as marketing these and other department initiatives.

(10%) Serve as a liaison for programming between CAP/Fraternity and Sorority Life and other campus entities, both on a one-to-one basis and through service on committees.

(10%) Serve as member of the Office of Campus Activities and Programs staff and participate in campus-wide events such as SOAR, Fall Kickoff, and Admissions Open Houses; attends CAP and Student Affairs meetings; and other duties as assigned.

Work Hours, Environment: Office is open 9:00am-5:00pm, GA will serve office hours in addition to evenings and weekends required for programming for a total of 20 hours per week.

Additional Terms of Employment: Academic year, August 1st to end of school (until last GA day outlined on graduate school calendar).

Direct Supervisor (Name, Position Title, Email): Ashley Jones, Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must:

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should:

• Display maturity in work style and communication skills.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, and basic technology.
• Flexibility in work schedule is a must for weekly meetings and events and peak times such as recruitment, Greek Week, and other community-wide activities.
• Display enthusiasm for working directly with students.

Number of Months per Year:

9

Org #-Department:

Campus Activities and Programs - 44807

Posting Begin Date:

02/07/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes