Wittenberg University seeks an experienced professional to serve as a liaison between the University and the Greek Community.  The Program Director will also partner with departments across campus, the National/International organizations, alumni and the local community to create opportunities for leadership, service, and personal growth of fraternity and sorority members and chapters.  Responsibilities include:

• Advising IFC and Panhellenic councils and their members
• Providing support and leadership development for chapter officers including assessing operations and determining strategies for improvement
• Conducting workshops and educational sessions in the areas of program planning, scholarship, risk management, programs and services which address the needs of the Greek community including new members, parents, faculty and alumni advisors, house corporations and national representatives
• Advising Greek honoraries and Greek Standards Board as needed
• Supporting activities that promote learning and community building across campus
• Ongoing assessment of the Greek experience and program outcomes
• Other university responsibilities including coordination of a scholarship program, Emerging Leaders Program and membership on various university committees.

Wittenberg is a residential campus of 2000 students with 6 NPC and 6 NIC organizations and 1 NPHC fraternity.  Approximately 35% of the students join fraternities or sororities.  Most chapters occupy independently owned housing, 7 have House Directors and 10 have alcohol-free policies.  The community supports Order of Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha and Rho Lambda honoraries.  The Greek community is over 125 years old and historically strong.  It does a good job of self-governing and has been focusing more on cooperation than competition.  The new Program Director must be able to motivate and support Greek-affiliated students as they move to the next level, and work in a collaborative style with university administration.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years professional experience, 2 of which should be in Greek Life.  This position requires a highly collaborative style and flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.  The Program Director reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Activities.

For consideration pleae submit a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to Greek Life Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, Wittenberg University, P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501 or email lshafer@wittenberg.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.