Director of Chapter Finance 
 

                  Title: Director of Chapter Finance (DCF)  

  Staff Manager: Senior Director of Operational Strategy (SDOS) and Chapter Finance Specialist (CFS)  

Position Status: Volunteer, two-year appointment  

Position Summary: Works with the alumnae and collegiate finance coordinators to assure that all chapters are in good financial standing with the national organization.  

Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field preferred   

• Initiated member of Sigma Kappa Sorority  

• Experience with alumnae and collegiate chapter finances and knowledge of accounting software (Billhighway)  

• Strong written and oral communication skills; customer service skills; organizational and delegation skills, attention to detail; presentation and facilitation skills; strong interpersonal/relationship building skills  

Responsibilities  

• Works with national headquarters (NHQ) finance team, collegiate finance coordinators (CFCs) and alumnae finance coordinator (AFC) to bridge communication between chapters and NHQ staff    

• Maintains open communication with NHQ staff regarding financial issues   

• Works with NHQ staff, CFCs, AFC, collegiate district directors (CDDs) and alumnae district directors (ADDs) to address chapter needs and concerns   

• Works with CFCs to determine chapters in need of financial assistance   

• Assists in identifying qualified volunteers for finance coordinator positions   

• Oversees and trains CFCs and the AFC and ensures roles and responsibilities are completed  

• Develops a communication structure for the finance volunteer team to include monthly reporting  

• Directs collegiate chapter budgeting matters to the CFS at NHQ  

• Participates in financial training/retreats or other similar events as scheduled  

• Collaborates with programming and training team, collegiate management team and all training directors to maintain consistency of other training programs for volunteers   

Expectations   

• Consistently demonstrates 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   

• Exhibits a positive, problem-solving mindset and a spirit of teamwork and cooperation    

• Maintains and develops materials and procedure files as appropriate to the position   

• Maintains high professional and personal standards   

• Promotes the ongoing development of a service rapport with collegiate chapters, local and national volunteers, headquarters staff and all members of the Sorority   

• Maintains positive public relations within the Sorority, among all Sorority entities, in contact with other NPC, NPHC, MGC and NIC groups, university officials, vendors and others   

• Follows national policies and procedures and abides by the local house/suite rules of each chapter during visits   

• Promotes a sense of national pride in Sigma Kappa and a strong sisterhood in all chapters visited  

• Attends national convention (even years) and participates in other training(s) offered to national volunteers. Failure to complete required onboarding and training could result in the withholding of a convention allowance or potential removal from position    

• Required attendance at the Summit for Volunteers (annually)  

• Per the National Policy Handbook (NPH), all national officers shall pay alumnae dues either to a local alumnae chapter or directly to national headquarters  

• All national officers are encouraged to make an annual financial contribution and/or planned gift to the Sigma Kappa Foundation, per the NPH  

• Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the chapter finance specialist or senior director of operational strategy of Sigma Kappa Sorority   

• Foster an environment where members are welcomed, valued for who they are, and everyone is treated with respect 

Technical/Computer Skills:   

• Ability to effectively use email and Microsoft Office software programs, including a strong understanding of Microsoft Teams and Zoom.   

• Ability and willingness to effectively use other position-related technology tools    

Travel Requirements:    

• 3-4 days annually, 10% weekdays, 90% weekends   

• National convention: four days in even years, with travel (responsible for paying convention registration fee)   

Time Commitment:   

• 7 - 15 hours per week   

• Participate in quarterly volunteer director calls (one - two hours) and other calls as needed  

• Participate in quarterly training team calls (about one hour) with NHQ staff  

• Participate in regular calls with supervisor and/or NHQ staff   

• Participate in regular calls with volunteer team  
   

Volunteer Environment:    

• This position requires working independently as well as part of a team.    

• This position requires frequent verbal and face-to-face contact with others. Frequent use of a computer, general office equipment, and/or personal device (e.g., cell phone, tablet) is necessary.    

• The position requires appropriate confidentiality and discretion.   

The qualifications, responsibilities, expectations, technical/computer skills and other information described above are representative of those that must be met by volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.