Director of Sorority Housing 
 

Title: Director of Sorority Housing  

Staff Manager: Senior Director of Operational Strategy (DSH) 

Position Status: Volunteer, two-year appointment (SDOS) 

  

Position Summary: Works with Sorority-supervised corporations, those who do not participate in the Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation (NHC) to ensure they are properly managed and in good standing in their state.  

  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree required  

• Initiated member of Sigma Kappa Sorority  

• Experience with housing and familiarity with Sigma Kappa housing policies and procedures  

• 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  

• Oversees the Sorority housing coordinators and Sorority-supervised corporation boards   

• Oversees and trains Sorority housing coordinators and ensures roles and responsibilities are completed  

• Assesses all Sorority-supervised corporation boards for compliance with national policies on an annual basis, documenting those requiring action plans, tracking progress and making recommendations for insurance assessments for those not in compliance  

• Monitors progress of action plans for critical chapters with progress report to the director of collegiate chapter management (DCCM) and director of collegiate management (DCM)  

• Reviews all visit reports, by staff or volunteers, to identify and follow up on any information impacting Sorority-supervised corporation boards    

• Participates in the training of Sorority supervised corporation board members 

• Coordinates with the Sorority housing coordinators to provide annual updates on the Sorority-supervised corporation boards to the senior director of operational strategy (SDOS)  

• Coordinates sharing of information with National Housing Corporation (NHC) to all corporation boards  

• Conducts the annual Keys to Housing Excellence assessment of Sorority-supervised corporation boards  

  

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 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  

• ~10 days annually, 25% weekdays, 75% weekends  

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

• NHC Housing Conference, three days in odd years, including travel  

• MJ Insurance Housing Forum, three days annually, including travel 

 

Optional Travel

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

• MJ Insurance Housing Conference  

 

Time Commitment  

• 15-20 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 national headquarters staff   

• Participate in regular calls with volunteer team  

• Participate in conferences or seminars related to housing issues  

 

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.