Fraternity & Sorority Life Common APPLICATION
Applications are due Wednesday, November 6, no later than 5:00 P.M. to the Center for Student
Involvement and Leadership (room 145 IMU). You will receive a phone call, e-mail or text message to let
you know if you have been invited for an interview. If you are invited for an interview, you may sign up
for your time in CSIL on Friday, November 8. Please e-mail Leslie (leslie-schacht@uiowa.edu) with
questions.
Name:
Email:
Chapter:
Phone Number:
Year in school:
GPA (cum.):
Check ALL positions for which you are applying:
____ Greek Week Executive Director
____ Greek Week Follies
____ Greek Week Operations
____ Greek Week Olympics
____ Greek Week Education
____ Greek Week Media/Marketing
____ Greek Week Finance
____ Greek Week Service/Philanthropy
____ Interfraternity Council Judicial Board (IFC Only)
____ United Way 5K Race Executive Director
____ United Way 5K Race Director of Development
____ United Way 5K Race Director of Volunteers
____ Rho Gamma (PHC Only)
____ Director of Sustainability (new!)
____ Panhellenic Judicial Board (PHC Only)
____ Senior Engagement Committee
____ Fraternal Activities Committee (FAC)
By submitting this document, I certify that all information provided is true. I acknowledge that the reviewer of this
application may verify that I am in good standing with my chapter, as confirmed by my chapter president. I
recognize that my chapter must be in good standing with my respective council and the University to be considered
for a position and my chapter must remain in good standing for me to retain my position. I also understand that
to be considered for one of the positions listed, my grade point information must be shared with the reviewers of
this application (the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and Fraternity & Sorority Life staff). By signing this
form, I am giving my permission to the reviewers to obtain my University academic records maintained by the
University Registrar. I also understand that I may only accept one position, and forfeit my application for any other
positions once I have accepted one.
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(Name)
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(Date)
Briefly answer the following questions and be sure to address each position to which you are applying.
Attach this cover sheet to the front of your completed application. Please type all answers and limit
your total responses to two, single-spaced typed pages (not including resume).
1. Briefly describe chapter and campus activities and any positions you have or currently are holding.
How have these experiences prepared you for the position(s) to which you are applying?
2. Why are you applying for this position(s)?
3. What would be your goals for this position(s)?
4. Describe your leadership style and provide an example of a time you led a team. What was the
project or event? What was the outcome? What challenges did you face as the leader and how did
you resolve them?
5. Attach a current resume.
Position Descriptions
Greek Week Executive Director
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the IFC and PHC Vice Presidents for PR and Marketing
 Meet regularly in the Spring semester with the Greek Week Advisor
 Facilitate all Greek Week Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Serve as a liaison to the Interfraternity, Multicultural Greek, National Pan-Hellenic and Panhellenic Councils
 Create the chapter handbooks of event rules and guidelines
 Maintain open communication among council members
 Facilitate Council retreat along with Greek Week Advisor
Greek Week Follies
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Plan and coordinate Follies activities, including, but not limited to:
o Screening skits
o Organizing volunteers
o Updating the script
o Recruiting and managing judges
o Work with Guest & Event Services to complete EIF for Follies
o Coordinating on-site logistics, room reservations, sound equipment, etc.
Greek Week Service and Philanthropy
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Plan and coordinate Greek Week philanthropy, including, but not limited to:
o Determining and contacting philanthropy site
o Organizing chapter donation sites/times
o Delivering collection (money, school items, etc.) to philanthropy site
 Plan and coordinate community service site, including, but not limited, to:
o Selecting and contacting service sites
o Communicating with chapters regarding their roles/responsibilities
 Plan and coordinate Blood Drive
o Work with Guest & Event Services to complete EIF
o Coordinate volunteers
Greek Week Olympics
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Plan and coordinate all Olympic activities, including, but not limited to:
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Determine events
Create brackets
Secure all needed equipment, judges, etc.
Coordinate mandatory waivers
Plan Greek BBQ in conjunction with Olympics
Work with Guest & Event Services on EIF Form
Greek Week Education
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Coordinate educational programs with IFC/MGC/NPHC/PHC
o Work as liaison to complete speaker contract (if necessary)
o Complete EIF with Guest and Event Services for the space
Greek Week Media and Marketing
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Develop marketing plan, including :
o T-shirts design and chapter ordering process
o Posters
o Flyers
o Sponsorship
o Update FSL Twitter account with winners and upcoming events
Greek Week Finance
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Develop and manage Greek Week budget
 Continue working with Greek Week Executive Director and advisor following Greek Week to ensure follow up
on budget updates and invoice payments
Greek Week Operations
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the Greek Week Executive Director
 Attend regular meetings of the Greek Week Council, Tuesdays at 5:00pm
 Attend all Greek Week events
 Create agendas and record minutes at each Executive Council and Chapter Representative meetings
 Work with Guest and Event Services to reserve/confirm reservations of rooms for events
 Communicate with chapter Greek Week representatives
 Record and calculate point totals throughout the week
 Work with Greek Week Executive Director to order Greek Week Awards to be presented during Fraternity &
Sorority Life Awards program.
United Way 5K Race Executive Director
The United Way 5K Race is a philanthropy event sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Race occurs the
Sunday of Homecoming Week each year.
 Minimum GPA 2.75 required
 Oversee the organization, advertising, and execution of the United Way 5K
 Report to the IFC and PHC VP’s for Philanthropy and Community Service
 Meet weekly with a committee to brainstorm ideas, delegate tasks, and check-in on progress
 Live in or visit the Iowa City area at least bi-weekly over the summer to check in with 5K Advisor
 Coordinate the overall logistics of the race including reservations and route specifications
 Qualities of a 5K Director:
o Works well on a team
o Manages time effectively
o Organized
o Dedicated
United Way 5K Race Director of Development
The United Way 5K Race is a philanthropy event sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Race occurs the
Sunday of Homecoming Week each year.
 Minimum GPA 2.75 required
 Report to the United Way 5K Race Executive Director
 Meet weekly with a committee to brainstorm ideas, delegate tasks, and check-in on progress
 Live in or visit the Iowa City area at least bi-weekly over the summer to check in with 5K Advisor
 Coordinate marketing, public relations and advertising efforts for the race
 Coordinate sponsorship efforts and manage donations for the race
 Qualities of a 5K Director:
o Works well on a team
o Manages time effectively
o Organized
o Dedicated
United Way 5K Race Director of Volunteers
The United Way 5K Race is a philanthropy event sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Race occurs the
Sunday of Homecoming Week each year.
 Minimum GPA 2.75 required
 Report to the United Way 5K Race Executive Director
 Meet weekly with a committee to brainstorm ideas, delegate tasks, and check-in on progress
 Live in or visit the Iowa City area at least bi-weekly over the summer to check in with 5K Advisor
 Coordinate the volunteer efforts for the race including communication prior to the race, education of the
volunteers and assignments
 Qualities of a 5K Director:
o Works well on a team
o Manages time effectively
o Organized
o Dedicated
Rho Gamma (PHC Only)
 Minimum GPA 2.75 required
 Report to the PHC Assistant VP of Recruitment, VP of Recruitment and Advisors
 Attend all Spring trainings (dates and times and times TBD)
 Assist with the execution of Panhellenic Fall Formal Recruitment
 Provide guidance for PNMs participating in the formal recruitment process
 Serve as a group leader for a small group of PNMs
 Act not only as a support system for the PNMs, but for the Recruitment Team as well
 Attend regular training sessions and meetings from the time of selection through the end of the formal
recruitment process
 Participate in all pre-recruitment events and actively works as promotion agents for Panhellenic Formal
Recruitment
 Is available for PNMs throughout the entire formal recruitment process
 Attend and is available for all (days and nights) of the formal recruitment events
 Assist in the recruitment of the next generation of recruitment counselors after formal recruitment has
completed
Panhellenic Judicial Board (PHC Only)
 Minimum 2.75 GPA required
 Report directly to the Judicial Board Chief Justice (elected officer of PHC)
 Qualified applicants will have at least two (2) semesters of chapter membership
 Be responsible for ALL matters pertaining to violations of the University of Iowa Panhellenic Council
Constitution, Bylaws, as well as National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements
 Educate the Panhellenic Council and member chapters about the Panhellenic Council Constitution and Bylaws,
as well as National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements and Membership Selection Policies
 Review and make additions/changes to the PHC Constitution and Bylaws annually
 Meet as a Judicial Board bi-weekly
 Hold Judicial Board hearings quickly and within a timely manner
 Work with the PHC VP for Risk Reduction & Management, VP for Community Service & Philanthropy and VP
for Leadership & Education in order to provide bi-semester updates to chapters as to their standings for inchapter educational programs, out of chapter educational programs, community service hours and nonalcoholic events
Interfraternity Council Judicial Board (IFC Only)
 Minimum 2.75 GPA required
 Report directly to the Judicial Board Chief Justice (elected officer of IFC)
 Qualified applicants will have at least two (2) semesters of chapter membership
 Be responsible for ALL matters pertaining to violations of the University of Iowa Interfraternity Council
Constitution and Bylaws
 Educate the Interfraternity Council and member chapters about the Interfraternity Council Constitution and
Bylaws
 Review and make additions/changes to the IFC Constitution and Bylaws annually
 Hold Judicial Board hearings quickly and within a timely manner
 Work with the IFC VP for Risk Reduction & Management, VP for Community Service & Philanthropy and VP for
Leadership & Education in order to provide bi-semester updates to chapters as to their standings for inchapter educational programs, out of chapter educational programs, community service hours and nonalcoholic events
Senior Engagement Committee (applications and interest for this committee are always welcome)
 Minimum 2.75 GPA required
 Report directly to the Fraternity/Sorority Advisor
 Attend regularly scheduled meetings throughout the semester
 Responsible for promoting campus activities and programs directed at seniors to the fraternity and sorority
community senior class
 Research ideas for chapters to use to engage seniors in programs and events
 Plan a senior celebration event for all fraternity and sorority seniors
Alcohol Free Programming Committee (applications and interest for this committee are always welcome)
 Minimum 2.5 GPA required
 Report directly to IFC and PHC VP’s for Risk Reduction and Management
 Attend regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year
 Responsible for promoting campus activities and programs that are alcohol-free
 Research alcohol-free program ideas for chapters to use as their required alcohol free events
 Consult with chapters that need assistance planning alcohol-free events
 Plan and implement an agreed upon number of fraternity sorority wide alcohol-free activities each semester
Director of Sustainability (new position!)
 Minimum GPA 2.5 required
 Report directly to the council presidents
 Advocate and promote sustainability efforts through educationals and various events
 Meet with chapter representatives to discuss and suggest ways intended to reduce the carbon footprint of
member chapters
 Work with council officers to provide tips to decrease energy and waste to chapters through social media
 Plan and coordinate with Director of Sustainability Liaison on UISG to successfully complete the Greek Energy
Challenge in the spring semester
 Collect MidAmerican utility billing period information from participating member chapters to facilitate Greek
Energy Challenge in Spring
 Maintain collaborative relationship the Office of Sustainability
 Set realistic goals for environmental responsibility in the Fraternity/Sorority Community
 Create or collaborate with an existing program/event in the Fall Semester for the Fraternity/Sorority
Community