Director of Strategic Priorities 
 

                   Title: Director of Strategic Priorities  

  Staff Manager: Chief Executive Officer  

Position Status: Volunteer, two-year appointment   

Position Summary: The director of strategic priorities is responsible for creating, partnering with and following up with all work groups, task forces and focus groups (“special groups”), as assigned, that are formed to assist the organization in meeting strategic and/or operational goals.   

Qualifications:  

• Initiated member of Sigma Kappa Sorority  

• Experience working with not-for-profit organizations in project management and/or strategy   

• Demonstrated project management experience in a professional environment  

• Strong written and oral communication, customer service, organizational and delegation skills, time and project management, attention to detail, and interpersonal/relationship building skills  

Responsibilities:  

• Works with Sorority leadership to identify the charge, working objectives and position descriptions for special groups as they are developed  

• Assists in creating special groups that could assist the organization in meeting strategic and/or operational goals  

• Works with project lead(s) to ensure timelines for projects are being met  

• Provides support to the project lead(s) of each group, if applicable and when needed  

• Collaborates with volunteer engagement team to assess special group volunteer experience with pre- and post-project surveys and uses assessment results to drive future work and priorities    

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  

• 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 National Policy Handbook   

• Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the chief executive officer of Sigma Kappa Sorority   

• Serves an active member of the director-level volunteer team and attends trainings, calls, etc. as required  

• 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:   

• ~4 days (even years only), 50% weekdays, 50% weekends  

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

Optional Travel:    

• Summit for Collegiate Leadership: three days annually, including travel (if selected as a facilitator, via the application process)   

Time Commitment:   

• 3-5 hours per week when not traveling  

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

• Participate in regular calls with staff manager and/or national headquarters staff   

• Participate in regular calls with workgroups/task forces/focus groups, as needed  

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.