Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority

Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

At the University of Denver, Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journey—empowering every student to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Rooted in DU's signature 4D Experience, our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect, develop wellbeing, discover character, and design careers and lives of purpose.

Our work reaches far beyond the classroom. Through dynamic, high-impact programs, services, and experiences offered at both the Denver Campus and the Kennedy Mountain Campus, we foster inclusive communities, promote health and wellness, cultivate exploration, engagement, and leadership, and develop a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a high-touch environment where students and participants connect meaningfully, grow confidently, and thrive personally and collectively.

As a division, we serve the broader DU and Denver community which includes:

• Current DU Students & Families
• Prospective Students & Families
• Faculty & Staff
• Alumni & Donors
• Local Community
• Companies & Organizations
• National Peers & Media

Together, we are shaping a vibrant, supportive, and dynamic campus culture where every student and participant can discover their potential and make a meaningful impact.

The Department of Student Leadership & Service advances student learning, belonging, and civic responsibility by providing comprehensive leadership development and engagement opportunities that prepare students to lead lives of purpose and impact. The department supports students across the full co-curricular lifecycle through student employment and supervision, leadership education, peer mentorship, community service and volunteerism, and fraternity and sorority life.

Grounded in the University of Denver's 4D Experience, Student Leadership & Service fosters inclusive communities, ethical leadership, and socially responsible action. The department collaborates broadly across campus and with community partners to help students translate involvement into meaningful learning, preparation for post-graduate success, and sustained connection to the DU community.

The Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) provides operational leadership for fraternity and sorority life within a comprehensive leadership and engagement department that includes student employment, leadership development, peer mentorship, community service and volunteerism, and fraternity and sorority life. Reporting to the Director of Student Leadership & Service, this position oversees the day-to-day and long-term operations of Fraternity & Sorority Life, including advising governing councils and chapters, supervising professional and graduate staff, and leading community-wide education, leadership development, and accountability efforts.

The Assistant Director serves as a highly visible and accessible leader who partners with students, advisors, campus colleagues, and national organizations to support a values-based, inclusive, and developmentally focused FSL experience.

The Assistant Director also contributes to department-wide initiatives related to student leadership development, peer education and mentorship, student employment learning outcomes, and service-based engagement. This role plays a key integrative function—ensuring fraternity and sorority life meaningfully aligns with broader departmental learning goals and the University's 4D Experience.

This position summary is not designed to capture all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership for the Fraternity & Sorority Life community, overseeing chapter and council operations, recruitment and intake processes, community standards, and long term strategic planning aligned with departmental leadership and service goals.

Student Advising, Leadership Development & Education

• Advise FSL governing councils, chapter leaders, and advisors while leading leadership development, student centered education, and values based training that integrates peer mentorship, student employment learning outcomes, and service oriented leadership practices.

Risk Management, Accountability & Crisis Response

• Lead community wide risk management, behavioral accountability, and crisis response in partnership with campus stakeholders; support students and…