Assistant Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Assistant Director Of Fraternity & Sorority Life

Northwestern University seeks a student-centered and forward-thinking administrator to serve as the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life. This role advances the holistic development, operational excellence, and community impact of NU's fraternity and sorority chapters through a blended portfolio of advising, leadership development, coaching, education, and strategic collaboration.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life.

The salary range for the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life position is $64,000-66,800 depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Responsibilities :

• The Assistant Director provides direct advising to one or more governing councils and a curated portfolio of chapters, using a strengths-based and coaching-oriented model that supports chapter operations, leadership transitions, delegation skills, harm reduction, and sustainable involvement practices.
• The role supervises graduate assistants and student staff, oversees FSL-specific Canvas modules and educational requirements, and partners with the Director and Associate Director of FSL to support stakeholder engagement with chapter advisors, campus partners, and alumni.
• With an expanded leadership development scope, the Assistant Director also contributes to the evolution and implementation of a Campus Life Leadership Frameworkdesigning leadership learning outcomes, competencies, and programming that can be used across Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations & Activities, and broader Campus Life initiatives.
• The position serves as a consultant and convener for students and staff seeking leadership skill development, involvement coaching, or program audits, and may support signature leadership programs such as FSLR, SOAcon, advisor development initiatives, Canvas-based educational modules, and involvement consultations.
• This position fosters collaboration across Campus Life, particularly with Student Organizations & Activities, on initiatives including shared leadership education, student leader recognition, advising resources, re-registration and Canvas processes, Student Activities Assistance Fund support, advisor training, and other joint signature events.
• As a member of the Campus Life team - which includes Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Organizations & Activities - the Assistant Director supports a cohesive, student-ready ecosystem centered on belonging, retention, and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies :

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