Director of Expansion

Chi Phi Fraternity is currently searching for a Director of Expansion. 

The application deadline is June 15, 2010.  

The Director of Expansion is primarily responsible for providing support and services to Chi Phi Fraternity's undergraduate Colonies. He or she will be the project manager of all expansion efforts. As a full-time member of the Chi Phi National Office team, this individual will assume significant responsibility for developing the Fraternity’s growth initiatives. Responsible for the youngest Chi Phi groups, this individual will also deliver relevant programs and presentation, assist with key Chi Phi programs and provide organizational consulting.

This position offers the following opportunities:

• Membership in a team environment dedicated to developing something team members believe in 
• Participation in professional development opportunities through inter-fraternal events and programs
• The chance to identify specific areas of Fraternity operations for personal focus and responsibility
• An opportunity to develop a nationwide network of alumni contacts for future career development
• Experience with group consulting and leadership development, event promotion and facilitation

Qualifications:

• Outstanding presentation, analytic, communication and leadership skills
• Responsibility and self-sufficiency as a project manager
• Undergraduate degree
• Ability to travel (anticipated 40%)

 Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for administrative services to undergraduate Colonies and Colony alumni groups
• Directly responsible for all interest groups, colonies and chapters up until 2 years of chartering
• Develop the Fraternity’s strategic plan and existing expansion goals
• Provide consultant visitations to all colonies and chapters within two years of chartering
• Establish and maintain communications with universities regarding upcoming expansion opportunities
• Attend Grand Council meetings, NIC/AFA and FEA conferences
• Create and make expansion presentations to students and colleges/universities
• Assist colonies in preparing their petitions to charter
• Attend and assist in the preparation of the College of Excellence, Congress, Regional Leadership Alliances, alumni receptions and other national programming
• Develop core alumni groups for all interest groups and Colonies
• Contribute to the Chi Phi Chakett and Chi Phi Grapevine
• Work with the Asst. Executive Director and Field Executives as a member of the Chapter Services team
• Prepare a written report prior to all Grand Council meetings
• Prepare and develop reports and guidance after all colony and chapter visitations
• Project manage all aspects of at least four independent colonization’s per year, including budget development, alumni outreach, member recruitment, and project evaluation
• Meet and exceed agreed upon recruitment objectives for expansion initiatives
• Immediately develop expansion materials to send colleges and universities
• Adhere to and enforce the Chi Phi Fraternity's Personal Safety Policy
• Other duties that may arise during the year

This full time professional must be based out of the Chi Phi National Office in suburban Atlanta.  This position offers a significant opportunity to travel the country (approximately 40% travel) and to affect positive change in a vibrant, growing organization that team members truly care about. This position provides its incumbent with the opportunity to hone his/her consulting, managerial, and communications skills. 

The Fraternity offers generous contribution to medical and dental benefits, long term disability, a significant travel per-diem allowance, and substantial cell phone expenses.  The position also offers generous vacation and sick time schedules.    

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of Chi Phi's Executive Director, Michael Azarian at the William M. Byrd Chi Phi National Office Building (1160 Satellite Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024).  Candidates may also submit materials by email to azarian@chiphi.org. 

The application deadline is June 15, 2010.  Anticipated start date is mid- to late-July.