Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, UM Housing

The University of Montana invites applications for an Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Lifefor UM Housing. This position provides leadership, advising, and program coordination for the University of Montana’s fraternity and sorority community during a period of growth and revitalization. This professional role includes meaningful autonomy within a supportive team environment, working closely with SAEM leadership, the Executive Director of UM Housing, and the Director of Residential Experience.

The Assistant Director focuses on student development, chapter support, risk education, and implementation of fraternity and sorority life initiatives, and works collaboratively with campus colleagues and senior leadership on policy creation, institutional-level strategy, and student behavior response.

This is a live-on optional position. Staff who elect to live on campus participate in Housing on-call rotation. Staff who live off campus do not have on-call responsibilities but may work some evening and weekend hours based on programming needs. This position includes funding for professional development which may include AFLV, AFA, NASPA, or related trainings, and opportunities to lead signature initiatives during the community revitalization process.

In addition to program implementation, this role serves as a strategic connector between Fraternity and Sorority Life and broader campus engagement efforts. The incumbent contributes data, insights, and recommendations through the Student Involvement Coordinating Group to support alignment of student involvement, leadership, and belonging programming in service of the broader Student Experience framework.

• Student advising and development
• Fraternity and sorority life oversight
• Policy, risk management and student conduct
• Communication, marketing and campus collaboration
• Administration, assessment and professionalism
• Participation in Student Involvement Coordinating Group

• Bachelor’s degree and two to three (2-3) years of experience supporting fraternity/sorority organizations, student groups, or leadership programs in either a student, volunteer, or professional capacity
• Experience advising, mentoring, or leading social Greek-letter organizations (e.g., IFC, Panhellenic, culturally based organizations, or local chapters)
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing co-curricular programs and events that enhance student learning and engagement
• Demonstrated skills in event planning, risk management, and evaluating student participation and outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working directly with students and student organizations
• Ability to advocate for students while maintaining collaborative and professional relationships and communication with colleagues, institutional partners, and community members
• Administrative competence, including budget management and applying University policies and procedures
• Ability to collect, track, and analyze data to inform decisions and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, active listening, and interpersonal problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively
• Supervise staff as assigned and hires, onboards, trains, and supervises graduate assistant(s), and student employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Students Affairs, College Student Personnel Administration, Education, Higher Education or a related field
• Successful administrative experience in higher education, with experience in student activities, advising, Fraternity and Sorority Life, leadership programs
• Experience working effectively with students, staff, faculty, and senior administration within a higher education setting to advance institutional commitment to inclusion and belonging in advancement of undergraduate retention initiatives, academic support services, and campus climate issues

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closingdate; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A complete application includes:

• Letter of Interest –addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its fivepriorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story