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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Oversee in-person and virtual learning experiences and educational programs in alignment with the Fraternity's strategic initiatives.• Develop and design curriculum and assessments for Regional Leadership Academy and Convention programming, and support program event logistics and facilitator recruitment and training.• Collaborate with Fraternity staff and stakeholders on partnership with Dale Carnegie, including the implementation of the Delta Chi Scholars program and exclusive webinar and in-person training opportunities.• Assist with the management of the Fraternity's Membership Experience Survey in partnership with Dyad Strategies.• Partner with Director of Member Safety to develop opportunities for prevention education through learning management systems and other efforts in alignment with the Fraternity's education philosophy.• Engage with Alumni Relations & Volunteer team to support training and development for Fraternity volunteers.• Support Field Operations team to determine officer resources and training needs, including routine updates to virtual officer onboarding modules. • Regularly update and assess the Fraternity's associate member education program.

• Design, update, and facilitate three to five hour long interactive workshop curriculum for the programs Elephants & Onions and SALAD• Train other interactive workshop facilitators to deliver content, receiving cross-training on additional workshops and facilitating those programs as needed• Submit and present educational programs at regional and national conferences based on workshop curriculum

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Provide visionary leadership and oversight of the daily operation for the Office of Student Engagement, Leadership, and Fraternity & Sorority Life including the development of long-range goals in alignment with the University and Division of Student Affairs strategic plans.• Assist with providing a developmental and supportive atmosphere for student engagement at Indiana State University including the Linda Eldred Student Leadership Center, the Hulman Memorial Student Union Board, 100+ registered student organizations, 4 fraternity and sorority governing councils, 25+ fraternities and sororities, and traditional campus events including the Miss ISU program.• Supervise 3 professional staff members and provide guidance for a staff of 5 graduate students, student office assistants, and practicum interns, attending and participating in regularly scheduled staff meetings and one-on-one supervision meetings.• Oversee all office administrative tasks including, but not limited to, budget management, ISU Foundation program fund and scholarship allocations, fundraising (including Give to Blue Day), academic performance reports, membership affiliation and retention/persistence student data.• Assist in designing, implementing, and assessing workshops, trainings, and retreats for student organization and fraternity/sorority leaders, members, and advisors (including the development of any materials or presentations that may be needed or collaborative efforts with other University departments).• Consult and train campus and community constituents on policies, practices, and procedures in supporting a sense of belonging for all students, creating and implementing educational opportunities based on best practices for inclusive excellence as it relates to working with student organizations, fraternities, and sororities.• Develop and manage a marketing plan for student engagement including, but not limited to: social media, newsletters, website, and/or promotional items.

Terre Haute, In

• Provide a strategic vision, oversight, and support for the fraternity and sorority community made up of 4 governing councils, 30+ recognized social fraternities and sororities, 2 honor societies, and ~1,000 affiliated students • Supervise a team of 1 professional staff members, 2 graduate assistants, practicum interns (as needed) and undergraduate student office assistants• Oversee and allocate budgets for office, governing councils, honor societies, and ensure annual selection and distribution of 50+ fraternity/sorority specific scholarships• Plan, coordinate, and assess large-scale events and reoccurring programs including the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Leadership Awards, FSL Carnival, Greek Leadership Series, Alcohol Skills Training Program, Bystander Intervention training, All-Council meetings, Advisor Roundtables, and the Academic Commitment Exchange• Assist in designing, implementing, and assessing workshops, trainings, and retreats for fraternity and sorority leaders, members, and advisors as part of the curricular approach of the office throughout the academic year, including the development of any materials or facilitating presentations as needed• Collaborate with and serve as liaison to campus colleagues, inter/national headquarters and umbrella associations, local and regional advisors, housing corporations, family, and alumni• Design and implement the annual Standards of Excellence organization assessment process, including the writing of shared criteria, development of self-assessment and performance evaluation process, scoring, distribution, and coaching on improved performance over time• Prepare and publish academic performance reports, membership affiliation data, and retention and persistence data for the entire fraternity and sorority community each semester• Campus Committee Involvement: Special Events Committee, Give to Blue Day, “It’s on Blue” Coalition

Campus Involvement Center

• Advised 4 governing councils, 30+ fraternities and sororities with 2,200+ students, and 2 honor societies• Supervised four graduate assistants, and provided supervision for practicum students when applicable• Managed implementation of large-scale programs and activities for Homecoming Week, Greek Week, Sorority & Fraternity Life Awards Banquet, All Greek Expo, All Council Meetings, and Officer Training Retreat• Planned, coordinated, and assessed educational programming including: leadership development, new member education, risk management, academic development, and cross-council collaboration/community building• Served as liaison to inter/national headquarters staff members, advisors, house directors, housing corporations, and alumni• Prepared and published individual organization academic grade reports and community membership statistics each semester• Ensured all fraternity/sorority properties were in compliance with rules/expectations and made recommendations on exemption applications for Ohio University's two-year campus live-on policy• Provided oversight for $50,000+ annual Greek Community Council budget, $200,000+ in four governing council budgets, and awarded over $42,000 in scholarship and recognition funds to undergraduate and graduate students• Developed and implemented Sorority & Fraternity Life Standards and Expectations Program, a self-assessment process for individual organizations to receive feedback and award nominations • Oversaw recruitment/intake and programming efforts for the four governing councils and member organizations• Campus Committee Involvement: Sorority & Fraternity Life Committee through Faculty Senate, University Conduct Hearing Board, Anti-Hazing Policy Creation Task Force, Hazing Prevention and Education Committee, “Bobcats Who Care” Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Core Trainer; Mental Health First Aid USA Training Certified

• Facilitated a semester-long college introduction and adjustment course for 20+ first year students with an undecided major• Supervised a Learning Community Leader, an upper-class student who serves as a mentor and role model for students• Assisted students selecting and enrolling in courses and exploring or declaring a college major

Office Of Fraternities And Sororities

• Advised the Interfraternity Council (IFC), its 16 member organizations with 600+ students, and the Order of Omega • Assisted with daily functioning and event programming of office and monthly fraternity/sorority leadership meetings• Acted as a liaison between the office and inter/national headquarters staff, meeting with representatives as needed• Coordinated Panhellenic Formal Recruitment and served as ICS Specialist for 350+ female-identified students in 2012• Collaborated with student steering committee for planning of UDance, an annual 12 hour dance marathon• Supervised student steering committee in the planning and implementation of Greek Week• Supported students as they attended the Northeast Greek Leadership Association annual conference• Campus Committee Involvement: Student Conduct Hearing Board, Professional Development Committee, Spring 2013 Activities Expo Planning Committee, 2013 “Sammies” Award Banquet Planning Committee, and Student Activities/Fraternity & Sorority CAS Program Review Self-Study Team

Dean Of Students Office

• Coordinated the revision of the Student Conduct Hearing Board process and recruitment, selection, and training of board• Performed peer institution benchmarking research to accurately update office website content

Master Of Education (Med)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)