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Department Summary

Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) is dedicated to the development of its diverse student body through close collaboration with the University Community, Alumni, Inter/national organizations, and the Ann Arbor Community. It provides quality academic, personal, social, and service opportunities that empower students to serve, lead, and conduct themselves with integrity and in accordance with sound values.

Job Summary

As a staff member within Student Life, the Health and Wellbeing Specialist  is responsible for setting the direction and advocating for the development of co-curricular programs and services that support student learning within fraternities and sororities.This position will work closely with the Associate Director.

Primary areas of focus include:

• Administrative responsibility for areas of specialization within Fraternity & Sorority Life, including sexual misconduct prevention, bystander intervention, supporting alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, mental health, and other well-being initiatives
• Program development and implementation
• Student organization advising, consultation, and oversight (councils and fraternity/sorority chapters)
• Assist in assessment and evaluation in alignment with office and divisional assessment priorities

Program Development (55%)

• Lead FSL Health and Wellbeing program for all four councils, expanding on existing prevention practices designed to raise awareness of risks associated with AOD, hazing, sexual misconduct, and mental health.
• Develop and implement health and wellbeing educational workshops and learning experiences for fraternity and sorority members of all four councils. Maintain close relationships with key university departments and internal/external stakeholders in order to continuously assess and advance program content.
• Develop new educational programming around values-based recruitment; support student leaders to assess and strengthen existing peer-led programming.
• Work in partnership with the Assistant Director of Organizational Conduct to provide intervention when student behavior is potentially harmful to others, the community, and/or is self-destructive. Develop a course of action and education that will improve safety, reduce harm, and minimize critical incidents and risk.

Student Organization Advising (25%)

• Provide education, direction, management, and leadership development opportunities to individual students and fraternities and sororities across all four councils to enhance student organization effectiveness across all 8 dimensions of wellness. Areas to address include academic performance, physical and psychological health/wellness, risk management, career aspirations, interpersonal conflict, social identity and justice, and personal and leadership development.
• Coach, consult with, and provide direction for the chapters and general membership of various councils              
• Assist staff and student leaders in the creation and facilitation of activities designed to create a cohesive fraternity/sorority community and be able to serve as a resource for their communities at large.
• Provide conflict resolution for individual students and between student organizations.
• Together with other unit staff, advise F/S related committees and honor societies.
• Provide resources and education to chapter alumni advisors, housing boards, house directors, and other volunteers/staff members to assist their support of collegiate chapters, officers, and housing.

Administrative (15%)

• Provide resources, information, and education to students, their families, faculty, staff, and the greater community regarding student involvement in fraternities and sororities. Educate individual students and student organizations about their rights, privileges, obligations, and resources as they relate to living in the University and local communities.
• Lead and participate in University-wide committees including establishing liaison relationships with other departments, participating in roundtable discussions, and attending periodic meetings with student services offices across campus.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of programming budget, providing documentation of evidence supporting requests for additional University funds.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts including implementation of FSL Strategic Plan, implementation of the Achievement Expectations Program, and development of annual unit goals.
• Work in partnership with the associate director and other FSL staff members to develop and implement assessment methods for programming and initiatives.

Supervision (5%)

• Will supervise up to one Student Services Assistant I (Graduate Intern) if funding permits.
• Provides supervision and/or shared oversight for FSL student employees, council officers, chapter presidents, and executive board members when needed. 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience including basic financial transactions

• Master’s Degree
• Professional Certification: membership in a fraternity/sorority organization
• Knowledge of and experience with the application of student and leadership development theories within Greek-letter organizations; strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Specialized Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate knowledge in the following areas: promotion of physical and psychological health/wellness, sexual misconduct prevention and response, prevention of high-risk use of alcohol and other drugs, diversity and inclusion, leadership development and hazing prevention within fraternal organizations

Position Criteria (Candidate Characteristics):

• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and Google

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility

• As needed, track spending in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Manage a budget of approximately $2,500.

Working conditions

Position requires working on-site and the ability to work a flexible schedule during specific times of the year, including evenings and weekends.

Physical requirements

The person in this position regularly travels to various locations on campus and certain off-campus properties. The person in this position routinely presents at meetings and events and may need to move items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The person in this position routinely moves through various facilities to attend meetings/events and access files or information. Travel may be required.

Direct reports

• Will supervise up one Student Services Assistant I (Graduate Intern) if funding permits.
• Provides supervision and/or shared oversight for FSL student employees, council officers, chapter presidents, and executive board members when needed. 

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

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