Assistant Program Advisor Trainee, Greek Life

About the Role

The Assistant Program Advisor Trainee, Greek Life (APAT) is a trainee-level appointment working under the lead direction of the Assistant Director and with close supervision of the AVP/Sr Director. The trainee period is not to exceed 12 months, during which the APAT is expected to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function at the SSP IB working level. The APAT assists the Assistant Director by delivering integrated support services and programming aimed at improving students’ academic success, leadership, professional development, retention, and enrichment of the overall student experience. The APAT contributes to the development and execution of student involvement and engagement programs, activities, and events, and will advise student-led clubs and organizations, with an emphasis in Greek Life.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Recruitment Type: Temporary (1-Year Limited Duration)
• Time Base: Full-Time
• Pay Plan: 12 months
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm / Summer Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4pm. Evening hours and occasional weekends dependent on department need.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Director through clearly defined efforts to deliver integrated support services and programming.
• Contribute to the development and execution of intentional student involvement and engagement programs, activities, and events.
• Advise student-led clubs and organizations, with an emphasis in Greek Life.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge and Abilities:
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior.
• Working knowledge of research and observation techniques for recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
• Working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences, and interviews.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Specialized experience acquired and successfully applied may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Required Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior and the ability to apply that knowledge when supporting student leaders, chapters, governing councils, and students with differing needs, experiences, and perspectives.
• Working knowledge of research and observation techniques for recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
• Working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing and advising to understand student needs, clarify concerns, provide accurate information, and help students identify appropriate options and next steps.
• Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate program improvements for student programs, workshops, events, and leadership-development initiatives.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences, and interviews.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally, to write clear and concise reports, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting, advising, or working with student-led clubs, fraternal organizations, governing councils, or campus engagement initiatives in a college or university environment.
• Experience coordinating programs, workshops, events, or projects involving multiple participants, deadlines, and campus or community partners.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and constituents from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with advanced notice.
• Familiarity with different fraternity and sorority council models and the distinct histories, structures, traditions, and needs represented within a diverse fraternity and sorority community.
• Membership in a social Greek organization.

Condition of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume
• Cover letter