MIT Fraternity, Sorority, and Independent Living Group Office
Graduate Assistant Position Description
The MIT Fraternity, Sorority, & Independent Living Group (FSILG) Graduate Assistant
(GA) will work directly with the FSILG Office staff to provide leadership and educational
development for MIT’s FSILG community and the FSILG student governing councils.
The primary role of the GA is assist the FSILG Office oversee logistical and operational
activities throughout the Academic Year. Through this experience, the GA will gain
experience in event planning, office operations, and engaging in opportunities to better
understand fraternities and sororities in a residential system. The GA will collaborate
with a variety of functional units as well as multiple internal and external stakeholders.
This position will report to one of the Assistant Directors for Fraternities, Sororities, and
Independent Living Groups. Duties will be congruent with fulfilling the mission and
vision of the FSILG Office, the Division of Student Life, and MIT.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Co-advise one of three student governing councils
2. Provide administrative support, referrals and resources to community members,
including students, alumni, parents, and neighbors
3. Assist with recruitment initiatives (as needed), including event management and
logistics, marketing, assessment, and Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor training
4. Support FSILG Office committees and programs including the Chapter Alumni
Risk Management Advisor (CARMA) Program, Graduate Resident Advisor (GRA)
trainings, and Community Relations.
5. Coordinate FSILG Office Operations including communications, roster
management, event registrations, and awards.
6. Collaborate on strategic initiatives as assigned.
7. Meet with supervisor as appropriate and attend office staff meetings
8. Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
 Acceptance and enrollment into a Boston-area Master’s program or above with
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
 Effective written and verbal communication skills
 Effective organizational, planning, and conceptualization skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Google products, and web-based
social media applications
Willingness to work nights and weekends
Willingness to learn about the fraternal movement and independent living
groups at MIT
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 Commitment to diversity and social justice
 Participation in a master’s program with a focus on Educational
Leadership/Higher Education/College Student Personnel, Non-Profit
Management, or related field
 Experience with assessment, research, event planning, advising college students,
presenting, facilitating, and/or teaching
 Interest in advising fraternities and sororities in a future student affairs position
 Demonstrated leadership as a member or professional staff member of a social
Greek-lettered organization
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The time commitment for this position will be approximately 10 - 20 hours per week for
an academic year-round appointment (August 8, 2016 – May 26, 2017) with possible
renewable for one additional year based on satisfactory performance. Availability during
the 9:00 am – 5:00 pm workday, dependent on academic course load of the candidate,
is preferred. Some night and weekend opportunities may exist for additional hands-on
work with student groups. Compensation will be $16.00/hour and negotiable
professional development support.
The application process is rolling.
Anticipated Start Date: August 8, 2016
APPLY TO:
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional
references via email to the FSILG Office at fsilg-office@mit.edu.
Questions can be directed to
Jacob Oppenheimer
Assistant Director of FSILGs
j_opp@mit.edu
617.253.4663
Brittany Scancarella
Assistant Director of FSILGs
bscancar@mit.edu
617.253.4951