Associate Director for Greek Managed Houses

Summary of Job Duties

The Associate Director for Greek Housing advances the mission of the university by fostering a vibrant, safe, and well‑maintained Greek residential community. This role directly enhances the student experience and overall campus life through strategic leadership, operational management, and strong partnerships with stakeholders. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Greek Life, the Associate Director is responsible for the administration, oversight, and strategic development of university‑managed fraternity and sorority housing.

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for all university‑managed Greek residential facilities.
• Serving as the primary liaison with Greek Housing Corporations, chapter leadership, and campus partners to foster collaborative and positive relationships.
• Overseeing daily housing operations, including budgeting, occupancy management, maintenance coordination, vendor relations, and compliance with university, local, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Leading long‑term planning initiatives for facility use and improvements, including space utilization, capital projects, and lifecycle planning.
• Managing construction, renovation, maintenance, housekeeping, and procurement activities associated with Greek housing.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive lifecycle and capital improvement plans aligned with departmental master planning efforts.
• Conducting regular assessments and inspections to identify and implement facility improvements that enhance the residential experience of fraternity and sorority members.
• Managing and monitoring the annual operating budget to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with departmental goals.
• Supervising Greek‑managed housing staff, including graduate assistants, ensuring effective training, performance management, and staff development.

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education, Student Affairs, Health Education, Business, or similar) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least five years of professional experience working in or with Greek organizations, such as employment with a fraternity/sorority headquarters or in a university housing or Greek life office.

• Direct experience working in or managing fraternity or sorority housing, including staff supervision.
• Experience serving in an on‑call capacity for emergencies, facilities issues, or crisis response.
• Background in design, construction, or facilities management, with progressive experience in housing operations, maintenance, or capital project oversight.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: current knowledge of trends, practices and programming; excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; problem‑solving and project‑management skills; strong construction, maintenance, housing operations, and capital project experience; ability to work well with students, alumni, and colleagues; ability to work evenings, including weekends, as needed to fulfill position responsibilities.

Salary Information: $75,092 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• Proof of Veteran Status

Marweta Haegele, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Greek Life

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• HVAC Certification
• Trade Licenses (e.g., electrician, plumbing, etc.)
• Project Management

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• For certain positions, a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening may be required.

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