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Assistant Dean, Director of Fraternities, Sororities, and Living Groups

Basic Function and Responsibility
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Life Programs, the Assistant Dean and Director of Fraternities, Sororities, and Living Groups (FSILGs) leads a team of professionals responsible for providing Institute advice, direction, and support to FSILGs as a component of MIT's educational mission.

As a skilled professional, the Assistant Dean will integrate FSILG program and operational development within the larger contexts of a residential system and MIT student development curriculum. The Assistant Dean will also represent the Institute to government and private organizations in Boston, Cambridge and nationwide. In addition, the Assistant Dean will be responsible for initiating, revising, interpreting, and maintaining policies and procedures related to FSILG life at MIT.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develops, under the direction of the SLP leadership team, a strategic plan for FSILGs that supports both the educational mission of MIT and the student development curriculum of Student Life Programs, including the assessment, design, and implementation of a comprehensive operational and programmatic plan.
  • Provides oversight and direction, in conjunction with other staff, and FSILG House Corporations, to a system of live-in resident advisors that serve as a link between the Corporations, the residents, and MIT.
  • Advises individual undergraduate and alumni FSILG officers and committees to assist them in accomplishing their goals in the context of the mission of the Institute.
  • Supports student and alumni governance processes by participating in ongoing meetings and initiatives, including the Association of Independent Living Groups (AILG), the Independence Resource Development Fund (IRDF), the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Living Group Council (LGC), and the Panhellenic Council.
  • In conjunction with other SLP staff, oversees the development of a comprehensive, ongoing leadership training program for FSILG leaders, including issues of health and wellness, safety and security, and community service. Works with student leaders to identify the core areas of training.
  • Provides outreach, advice, and support to assist in the development of traditionally minority fraternities and sororities at MIT, specifically to the National Pan-Hellenic fraternities and sororities and the NPHC council.
  • Works with faculty, staff, and administrative offices to encourage collaboration on both curricular and co-curricular programs in an effort to enhance the overall student experience.
  • Develops and maintains effective management procedures and policies as they apply to FSILG life on campus. Ensures FSILG compliance with MIT policies and procedures, state and local laws, and inter/national fraternity and sorority policies.
  • Serves as liaison to and builds and maintains productive relationships with various city regulatory agencies and boards, neighborhood associations, and nearby colleges and universities, including representation on the Cambridge Licensee Advisory Board and the FSILG liaison to the Cambridge License Commission and the Boston License Commission.
  • Serves as FSILG liaison to and works collaboratively with the Institute offices and departments, including the Campus Activities Complex, Campus Police, Conference Services, Alumni Relations, Risk Management, Insurance and Legal Affairs, Safety, Facilities, the Treasurer, and others as it relates to FSILG program support, events, contracts, or policies relating to each.
  • Supervises the FSILG advising and support team, consisting of two Coordinators for Fraternities, Sororities, and Living Groups, and a Program Assistant.
  • Works closely with the SLP staff in the preparation and implementation of long-range plans in the residential life and student life programs areas.
  • Assists in conflict resolution including service on the Dean's Office hearing board, as an administrative review officer, and as a complaint handler for harassment issues. Is available to mediate complaints between and within MIT students and organizations and for advising individual students and student leaders, as appropriate.
  • Oversees other projects as directed by the Dean for Student Life, Director for Residential Life, and/or the Associate Dean for Student Life Programs.

Supervision Received

Supervision is received primarily from the Associate Dean for Student Life

Supervision Exercised

Direct supervision is exercised over the two Coordinators and a Program Assistant

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field required. The successful candidate will have 7 to 10 years of higher education experience with substantial depth and breadth in Greek Affairs. He or she will be a self-starter, a dedicated team player, committed to excellence, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to understand and work with a diverse and talented group of students is essential. MIT is seeking an experienced professional with high energy, a passion for student development, and the demonstrated skill to balance the interests and needs of students, alumni, FSILG neighbors, the MIT and FSILG community, and the Institute. Some evenings and weekend hours are necessary.