The Assistant Director coordinates fraternity and sorority life at Davidson College.  As a member of the Student Activities staff and of the Division of Student Life, the Assistant Director will join a competent, committed team who cares deeply about students and each other.  The Assistant Director partners with the Associate Director of Student Activities and the entire student activities team to foster an inclusive, celebratory and student-learning centered environment.  The Assistant Director serves as a leader in organizational leadership, development, risk management, and advising.  The Assistant Director of Student Activities is a 12-month position and will be required to work in person, on campus and attend some regular night and weekend events and meetings.  

About Patterson Court Council:

The FSL community at Davidson is known as Patterson Court Council (PCC). Patterson Court is named after the road where IFC Fraternity and Eating Houses are located. PCC includes five IFC Fraternities, two NPHC fraternities, two NPHC sororities, one Latinx sorority, one Latinx fraternity, and four local organizations known as eating-houses for women and non-binary students. PCC is governed by a 12 person executive board. About 50% of Davidson’s student body are part of the Patterson Court Council community.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the advising of the four IFC fraternities, two NPHC sororities, two NPHC fraternities, one LatinX sorority, and one LatinX fraternity. Meet regularly with student organization leadership to provide guidance around issues facing their organizations. Communicate with fraternity and sorority inter/national headquarters staff. Review and implement policies, procedures, and standards created by the Student Activities Office and PCC student leadership.

Co-advise the Patterson Court Council executive board alongside the Associate Director for Student Activities. Attend regular PCC Executive Board meetings and general body meetings. Meet with officers on a regular basis one on one and provide guidance and training for their individual committees. Work closely with the PCC executive board leadership to manage executive board budgets.

Create and implement new and existing risk management programming for incoming and current members of organizations including hazing prevention education and semesterly risk management trainings for events. 

Plan annual retreats for PCC student leaders.

Work closely with PCC organization leaders in the event submission process on the Engage platform known locally as WildcatSync. Create and coordinate forms on WildcatSync for recruitment, risk management education, et cetera. Train student leaders on use of the software system as it relates to their organization management.

Coordinate recruitment and intake processes for fraternities and sororities, including working with organizations on new member education.

Support major events and initiatives housed in the Student Activities Office including: New Student Orientation, Student Activities Fairs, Winterfest, Spring Frolics, and Senior Class Party.

Priority will be given to candidates who have a solid understanding of student learning and development, leadership and organizational development, group facilitation, diversity and social justice issues, and know how to lead in and contribute to an inclusive and celebratory work environment.  Membership in a fraternity or sorority preferred.  Work will be done in-office involving frequent contact with students and staff members. Available to work a flexible 40-hour week, including some evenings and weekends.  Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.  Desire to work in a collaborative liberal arts environment a must.

Priority Application Review begins 3/21/25

Required

Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, or related field; 1-3 years of related experience in Fraternity and Sorority Life, leadership development, and/or student activities required. Two years of graduate assistantship experience equates to one year of professional experience.

As a part of your application materials, a resume and cover letter are required. Information about how to submit the application documents can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu

About Davidson College

Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential, four-year liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, close to the city of Charlotte. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity (https://www.davidson.edu/about/commitment-diversity-and-inclusion), and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s mission.

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