Grant Bigman, M. Ed. Email & Phone Number

Mid-Atlantic

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Supervised five staff members who focus on engagement work with students through Judaism, Israel, and career development
• Spearheaded the organizational response to antisemitic actions and rhetoric across Southwestern Virginia
• Helped strategized and implement the three most successful fundraising campaigns in Hillel at VirginiaTech’s history
• Assisted in overseeing the organization's one-million-dollar annual budget
• Overhauled the engagement method strategy from traditional programming to a user-centric model focused on students’ passions and interests
• Served as the liaison between Hillel at Virginia Tech staff and the organization's lay leader Board of Directors

Blacksburg, VA

• Devised the engagement strategy for students that has resulted in a 32% increase in contacts and 20% increase in students who have interacted with Hillel at least once on campus this past three academic years
• Developed a student leadership structure to support robust program activities, Shabbat, holiday celebrations, and meaningful Jewish experiences
• Coordinated, recruited, and designed Hillel at Virginia Tech’s alternative service break programs
• Co-created and implemented Virginia Tech’s first Israel/Palestinian Authority 10-day trip for 20 students
• Created and maintained strategic partnerships with the University community, including Student Affairs and Admissions, parents, and alumni

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Developed and provide educational programs and leadership training for 41 fraternities and sororities
• Developed goals and evaluative tools with Greek council leaders to plan, implement, and review Greek-wide events
• Advised Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
• Participated in the design and implementation of Greek recruitment/intake processes
• Designed and facilitated new member and officer training programs
• Assisted with leadership development initiatives, including the annual fall President’s Retreat, thespring Council Executive Board Retreat, and the Duke Greek Emerging Leaders (DGEL) Program

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Worked with the North Carolina State University Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Gamma Rho chapters leadership to promote a positive living experience for 36 residents
• Assisted the chapter executive officers in the implementation and enforcement of the Code of Student Conduct as applicable to University residents
• Met with Inter/National Headquarters staff (or national volunteer officers)
• Counseled students and responded to crises that occurred in the Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Gamma Rho chapter houses
• Served as a liaison with Facilities Office staff to ensure safety and maintenance of chapter house
• Participated in an on-call rotation providing emergency response to Greek Village housing

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Co-advised the Meredith Recreation Association student Cornhuskin’ board, a week long event that celebrates campus community and ends with Homecoming
• Assisted in event planning and helping implement campus-wide traditions
• Developed and executed the comprehensive program assessment used to evaluate the office through campus-wide surveys and focus groups consisting of faculty, staff, and students
• Communicated with local businesses to arrange needs based drives for Hurricane Irma and Harvey

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Assisted in the supervision of 32 Orientation Leaders
• Developed, implemented, and executed a two-week orientation leader training prior to New Student Orientation
• Assisted with the implementation and assessment of New Student Orientation, having helped welcome over 5000 new students and 1200 family members to campus
• Served as a resource for all students, parents, and guests who attended New Student Orientation
• Coordinated the Orientation Leader Banquet. Responsibilities included program management and set-up
• Collaborated with campus partners in relation to programming for New Student Orientation

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Supervised daily operations for 180+ undergraduate chapters, comprised of 9,000+ members in seven countries (United States, Canada, Scotland, England, France, Israel, Austria)
• Recruited, trained, and coached nine Educational Leadership Consultants (full-time, regional, traveling staff members) and one full-time International Ambassador
• Facilitated one-on-one, small group, and large-group conversations pertaining to: mission-driven recruitment techniques, values-based new member education, and risk management (e.g. alcohol/drug abuse, hazing, sexual.
• Assisted in the planning and management of 7 regional and international conferences/retreats for up to 1,000 attendees, overseeing: educational programs, member registration and staff delegation
• Collaborated with university administrators, faculty staff and parents, serving as a liaison to support the personal and professional development of all collegiate fraternity members

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Served as a liaison to 68 collegiate chapters, communicating with International Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director on items relating to membership recruitment, retention and risk management-related concerns
• Consulted with chapter leadership and new members on areas such as: philanthropic giving, Jewish identity, financial management, alumni engagement, and officer transitions and training
• Developed and implemented performance assessment tool to evaluate the needs of all chapters in assigned region; utilized this tool to create chapter development plans to ensure the healthy growth and advancement of.
• Collected over $500,000 of membership fees per year from 34 assigned collegiate chapters

Harrisonburg, VA

• Provided support to five collegiate chapters through one-on-one meetings pertaining to organizational and community-wide issues, obstacles and struggles within the Greek system
• Conceptualized ways to promote Greek activities in the campus community, and collaborated with chapter leadership teams to promote philanthropic fundraising and community service opportunities
• Monitored all Greek, registered social events ensuring that all organizations abided by FIPG Risk Management Policies and the University code of conduct
• Managed all departmental, online and social media efforts including the Fraternity/Sorority Life Office website, Official Facebook and Twitter account

• Audited policies within the Athletics Department to ensure proper procedural follow-through
• Compiled data into University database on Division 1 athletes spending, team travels and equipment purchases
• Standardized workflows for future assistants to input data by creating filters for numerical values and coding for filing

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Filing and miscellaneous tasks around the office
• Created document shared by all chapters on social media and the internet focusing on brand management and best practices associated with it.
• Led several break out sessions at the national convention on living the ritual, social media, and brand management
• Acted as a liaison between the international headquarters and individual chapters.

Mansfield, CT

Looked after children between the ages of 3-14Proctored improv games for six groups daily for two yearsEntertained and ensured the safety of the childrenSwim instructor

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Systematized and oversaw presentation/facilitation of curriculum components for the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute, a five day institute that brings together student leaders from across North America to create.
• Lived on Indiana University campus and served as liaison to facilitators and students; mentored student leaders, coached importance of philanthropy and service, scheduled chapter meetings and revitalized lesson plans
• Prepared and presented a testimonial to 80 student participants and 16 facilitators about how I took my UIFI experience as a representative in 2010 and created a positive change within my chapter, council and community.

M.E. Higher Education Administration, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Higher Education Association - 1st Year Liason board position Equal Opportunity Institute - Participant

B.S., Communication Studies, Public Relations, 3.63

Activities and Societies: Omega Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi, CHOICE's Volunteer, First Year Orientation Guide (FROG), Student.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Bobcat Robotics, Cross Country, Dodgeball, Lacrosse, Indoor Track, Future Business Leaders of America