Title:  Traveling Leadership Specialist 
                             Team:  Membership  
        Supervisor’s Title:  Collegiate Support Manager 
            Position Status:  Full time, exempt 
Annual Compensation:  Starting at $42,500 
        Position Location:  Remote position with frequent travel  

Position Summary:  Traveling Leadership Specialists are adaptable and inclusive leaders with a strong presence, resilience, and a talent for building meaningful relationships. They collaborate with collegiate chapters, volunteers, and staff within assigned regional areas to foster growth and success, and are responsible for driving impactful member development initiatives, providing expert guidance on chapter operations and retention, and offering strategic consulting tailored to individual needs. As a valued member of the Sorority staff, this position also handles essential administrative tasks, ensuring seamless support for this Sorority’s mission. This position requires a commitment to excellence and the ability to thrive in a role that involves both travel and occasional evening and weekend work. 

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree is required 
• Proficiency with written and oral communication, customer service, organizational and delegation skills, attention to detail, IT skills, presentation and facilitation skills  
• Ability to appreciate and work with individuals and experiences that are different than one's own 
• Knowledge of Sigma Kappa Sorority operations, Bylaws, Ritual, policies and procedures 
• Prior experience in creating trust, development and implementation of change efforts 
• Prior experience as Sigma Kappa chapter officer, Panhellenic officer and/or campus leader preferred 

Responsibilities: 

• Support collegiate chapter officers, local and national volunteers for assigned districts in all areas of chapter operations through a mix of in-person and virtual efforts.  
• Visit collegiate chapters to support chapter operations, officer education, ritual assistance, retention and membership experience and other responsibilities. 
• Manage individual travel schedules, including creating travel plans and booking travel arrangements. 
• Develop, host and assess collegiate officer round tables and training sessions to address identified chapter concerns and needs.   
• Work collaboratively with the programming and training team to create and/or facilitate training modules, development trainings, etc.  
• Provide on-site staff support and facilitation at any national events such as bi-annual national convention and annual Summit for Collegiate Leadership. 
• Complete administrative duties related to the position including but not limited to: 
  • Write and distribute visit reports at the conclusion of collegiate chapter visits. 
  • Process and record all data related to assigned collegiate districts and chapters.  
• Assess the strengths and opportunities of assigned chapters and make suggestions for follow-up. Evaluate chapter effectiveness and adherence to national policies. Work with staff and volunteer teams to create chapter plans of action to address chapter issues and needs. 
• Meet with fraternity/sorority advisors, designated chapter officers and attend chapter functions (excluding social functions) during each visit. Provide ongoing support to chapter officers virtually. 
• Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the chief executive officer, senior director of membership strategy, director of collegiate management, or collegiate support managers of Sigma Kappa Sorority. 

Expectations:  

• Consistently perform all job responsibilities while both working from home-base and traveling. 
• Consistently demonstrate through words, actions and interactions, alignment with the Sorority’s values, strategic direction, and commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion, focusing on the success of the organization. 
• Promote the ongoing development of a service rapport with chapters, local and national volunteers and all members of the Sorority.  
• Represent Sigma Kappa within related professional organizations as approved by the executive director.   
• Demonstrate a positive, problem-solving mindset and a spirit of teamwork, customer service and cooperation.   
• Demonstrate project management experience.   
• Maintain positive public relations within the Sorority, among all Sorority entities, in contact with other membership groups, university officials, vendors, and others.   
• Maintain and develop materials and procedures as appropriate to the position.  
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality 
• Support the organization’s efforts to prepare and execute national events such as bi-annual national convention and annual Summit for Collegiate Leadership, including traveling to events to provide on-site staff support. 

Employee Benefits:  

At Sigma Kappa Sorority, we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a supportive work environment.  Some of the benefits you can enjoy as a member of our team are:  

• Salary: The job starts with a base salary of $42,500 per year. In addition to the annual salary, Sigma Kappa offers the benefits listed below and paid time off, making the total value of the compensation for this position around $48,000 per year. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Sigma Kappa Sorority offers robust health insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision coverage for employees, with the employee-paid for options for immediate family members.   
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance:  Our job benefits package includes comprehensive short-term and long-term disability insurance, offering financial support for temporary or prolonged periods of incapacity, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in case of unforeseen health challenges.  
• Retirement Savings: It's never too early to start planning for your retirement.  Take advantage of Sigma Kappa's SIMPLE IRA plan, where the Sorority contributes an additional percentage of your annual compensation to your future financial security.  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential services to help employees through personal and professional difficulties. 
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Sigma Kappa Sorority understands the importance of work-life balance and offers employees the option to work remotely with scheduled visits to the national office in Carmel, IN. 
• Professional Development Opportunities: Grow your career with access to ongoing training, workshops, and programs. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Technical/Computer Skills: 

Sigma Kappa Sorority is seeking candidates with a strong understanding of collegiate chapter operations in addition to the following skills:  

• ​​​​​​​Strong service orientation, outstanding presentation skills, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.  
• Works with a sense of urgency, able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a rapidly changing environment.  
• Adept at managing cross-functional teams effectively.  
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office 365 software programs and display the technical aptitude/willingness to learn internal systems.  
• Frequent use of a computer, general office equipment, and/or personal device (e.g., cell phone, tablet) is necessary.  
• Membership in a Greek-lettered organization is strongly preferred.  

Physical Demands:  

• Ability to stand under 1/3 of the time.  
• Ability to walk under 1/3 of the time.  
• Ability to sit more than 2/3 of the time.  
• Ability to talk or hear from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.  
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. under 1/3 of the time.  

Work Environment:  

• The work environment is that of a fast-paced office with minimal to high noise levels and moderate temperatures.  
• This position requires regular travel (8-10 days/month), including occasional night and weekend travel/work. 
• This position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.  
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others on a daily basis.  
• Frequent use of a computer, general office equipment, and/or personal device (e.g. cell phone, tablet) is necessary.  

The qualifications, responsibilities, expectations, technical/computer skills, work environment, and physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Sigma Kappa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.