Human Resources

The Associate Director is responsible for executing a variety of co-curricular programs and activities that promote involvement in campus life, foster leadership development, and support student success. This is a 12-month, full-time position that reports to the Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Gates Center for Leadership and Personal Growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Gates Center for Leadership and Personal growth manages and supports student centered programming such as those listed below. This position will play an integral part in the management of the Gates Center events, which could include:

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Serve as advisor to the College Panhellenic Association and support its four member groups. Serve as advisor to the College Interfraternity Council and support its three member Support the National Pan-Hellenic Council groups (historically African American fraternities and sororities) and the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations groups (historically Latinx fraternities and sororities).
• Provide training and support in the areas of member recruitment and retention, risk management, compliance, leadership development, and philanthropic events.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the councils and organizational representatives.
• Provide comprehensive anti-hazing training programs for all student organizations, emphasizing prevention, accountability, and adherence to College policies.

Event Planning and Management

• Plan and execute major campus traditions that may include Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Forester Day of Service, and Late Night Breakfast.
• Plan and execute senior events including Senior Reception and Senior Party.
• Oversee the event approval process for large student organization programs held in the Mohr Student Center.
• Lead the Event Monitor training program in collaboration with the Health and Wellness Center.
• Assist with the planning and execution of Gates Center sponsored events.
• Hire, train, and supervise event support staff for large student organization programs held in the Mohr Student Center.
• Work in partnership with the Business Office to negotiate and review contracts.

Student Success

• Lead programs that foster a transformational student experience, supporting leadership, self-awareness, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support DEIB initiatives and programming.
• Establish metrics for success that assess both short-term student engagement and long-term impact on student success and retention.

Volunteer and Service Programs

• Manage institutional relationships with various non-for-profit organizations to implement a series of volunteer and service opportunities for students throughout the academic year.
• Lead the planning and execution of the Forester Day of Service.
• Hire, train, and supervise federal work-study students to support volunteer and service programs.

New Student Orientation

• Assist with the planning and execution of New Student Orientation.
• Coordinate all afternoon/evening social programming and featured speakers.
• Coordinate all logistics, rentals, and meals.

Spring Leadership Awards

• Chair the Leadership Award Selection Committee.
• Plan and execute the annual Leadership Awards Ceremony and Reception.
• Collaborate with the Dean of the Faculty’s Office to coordinate the Senior Class Commencement Speaker selection process.
• Serve as Gates Center representative in campus committees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Qualified candidates will demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Supporting fraternity and sorority life including formal recruitment, risk management, and governance regulations.
• Planning and executing small- and large-scale events.
• Planning and executing training sessions and retreats.
• Delivering presentations of various types in a clear and concise manner.
• Supporting student leaders and mediating student conflicts.
• Establishing work priorities and working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Building relationships and working effectively with students, faculty, staff, service providers, and off-campus partners.
• Managing budgets.
• Crisis management and emergency response protocols.
• Strong administrative skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or related field is preferred.
• Three years of full-time work experience. Experience in Student Affairs preferred.
• Work related experience in fraternity and sorority life is required.
• Exceptional event planning skills, superb interpersonal skills, and excellent communication, problem solving, advising skills.
• Ability to work regular evening and weekend hours.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, as some occasional driving is necessary.

Application

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to: Kathleen Arata, karata@lakeforest.edu 

Lake Forest College embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.