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Assistant Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life Risk Management, Health, Well-Being

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL, USA
Posted on Feb 7, 2026

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Risk Management, Health, & Well-Being. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life Management, Health, & Well-Being provides leadership in advancing a safe, healthy, and values-driven fraternity and sorority community at Florida Atlantic University. Reporting to the Director, this position plays a critical role in the strategic management of Fraternity and Sorority Life by overseeing risk management, health promotion, and well-being education initiatives while supporting student leadership development and organizational accountability.

Summary of responsibilities:

Risk Management, Health, and Well-being Programming and Training:

  • Oversee, implement, and assess health and safety initiatives, including risk reduction, hazing prevention, and event management education. These initiatives include health and safety summits, bystander intervention, sober monitor training, hazing prevention training, and the Peer Facilitator program.

  • Lead the implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs tailored for the sorority and fraternity community.

  • Oversee the recruitment, training, and support of professional and student staff, as well as volunteers. programming, curriculum, and training for leaders and members (i.e., advisors, officers, general membership, new members), risk management, health, and well-being, education, and organizational conduct.

  • Plan and oversee departmental projects and flagship programs to ensure timely completion, including resource planning, budgeting, monitoring progress, and stakeholder communication.

Supervision & Assessment:

  • Supervise a Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life and/or graduate assistants as assigned.

  • Provide staff evaluations, feedback, and professional development plans for direct reports.

  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff.

  • Assess and report on the effectiveness of FSL programs and initiatives.

Communication, Outreach, & Partnerships:

  • Monitor and track completion of Organization Fraternity & Sorority Life (OFSL) milestones, chapter-based requirements for good standing, and Register Student Organization (RSO) recognition processes in conjunction with the Department of Student Engagement.

  • Serve as the primary resource for students, parents, faculty, and community partners regarding health and safety in fraternity and sorority life.

  • Advocate for student conduct and accountability processes related to organizational misconduct for resources and the continued development of sorority and fraternity life initiatives.

  • Serve on and chair select University Prevention Teams.

  • Maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments, national headquarters, and chapter advisors.

  • Serve as an advisor for one of the four councils recognized by FSL.

  • Serve as a chapter coach for a cluster of chapters across all four councils. Attend and engage with student organization meetings and programs to foster strong relationships and support student leaders. In the long term, it is to move to a chapter coaching model.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Director with divisional initiatives within Student Affairs.

  • Represent FAU at regional and national conferences alongside students.

  • Oversee vendor registration and renewal for FSL-approved third-party vendors.

  • Lead training and development efforts for department and divisional professional staff.

  • Serve as a liaison to various university committees while ensuring programming and awareness initiatives are in place.

  • Interpret university policies and procedures for student leaders, council executive board members, chapter advisors, alumni, inter/national membership organizations, and family members.

  • Assist with day-to-day office operations for the department.

  • Other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  • Sick Leave Pool Program.

  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a workforce at all levels.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Salary:

$50,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-03-09

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.