Alpha Epslion Pi Fraternity- Educational Leadership Consultant

Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is the world's Jewish college fraternity, developing leadership for the Jewish community and providing a home away from home for Jewish students around the world.

The Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC) leads a region of chapters and volunteers, by playing a vital role in the growth of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) by developing a strategy and coordinating with all parties.The ELC is tasked with the holistic optimization of chapter operations and performance as defined by the “The Undergraduate Experience” document, the chapter operations manual, and other standard operating procedures as defined by the fraternity by providing consistent high level consulting services. The ELC will build relationships with key stakeholders within the campus, community, and with all their chapters. The ELC will work within the chapter service team, reporting directly to a Regional Director and working with the Director of Campus Operations.The ELC is someone that is a goal-oriented, driven individual that is a self-starter with strong motivation. They are also a critical decision maker and strategic thinker with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

In order to drive high level performance of AEPi within a region, an ELC will become familiar with individual campus environments, their regions, and the greater fraternal and higher education landscapes. They will regularly recruit and engage with chapter leaders, chapter members, advisors, regional volunteers, and residential staff. They will also form valuable relationships with partner organizations and campus staff.

Chapter Consultation
Maintain a chapter portfolio of approximately 15 chapters in a specific region
Manage all aspects of your regions chapter
Conduct in person or virtual chapter visits with executive board and committee chairs weekly
Provide evaluations and recommendations to chapters addressing all areas of operation
Be responsible for follow-up communications to chapters, keeping abreast of those chapter's progress and particular needs
Assisting in the leadership development of individual Brothers
Developing educational resources for chapter leaders
Handle information requests from undergraduates
Serve as a resource to your region and a liaison to headquarters
Health and Safety
In coordination with their Regional Director and the Director of Campus Operations, when policy violations are reported
Chapter Communication
Maintain and assist in preparation of correspondence to chapter executive board and minor board officers
Provide follow-up communications to chapter officers, advisors, and others to ensure success in chapter programs and realization of goals
Help with the communication of transition of executive and minor board members
International Programs
Recruit a minimum of 50% of their chapter presidents to attend the Advanced Leadership Institute: Master Academy
Recruit their chapters to attend their regional retreat with the goal of 80% of the new members and 100% of the current executive board
Recruit for the annual international convention that takes place every summer
Help plan educational programming for convention and regional retreats in partnership with the Director of Leadership Development
Relationship Building
Meet with campus Fraternity and Sorority advisors
Meet with Jewish campus professionals
Identify expansion opportunities and establish new colonies on viable campuses within their region
Specific Responsibilities
Rush (recruitment of new members)
Member Retention
Chapter finances and budgeting
Chapter operational structure
Officer Responsibilities and officer transitions
Social Activities & Risk Management Policies
Campus & Community Activities
Required Skills, Qualities, and Experience
Brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi in good standing
Bachelor's degree (proof of graduation must be provided)
Personable and able to interact with diverse people
Superior verbal and communications skills, including public speaking
Strong leadership and analytic skills
Well-organized self-starter, able to manage multiple tasks
Extensive fraternal knowledge
Commitment to Alpha Epsilon Pi’s mission
Must pass a background check and driving record check

AEPi has competitive benefits including: 401k (3% employer contribution to 401K after 12 months of employment), employer-paid long and short term disability, employer-paid medical insurance, eligible for a company car (or you may receive mileage reimbursements for use of a personal car), and paid time off (You will be entitled to several weeks of pre-set time off for Thanksgiving and December break. The exact days will be set by June 1, 2023) Remote locations for this role. Some nights/weekends may be required.

For more information, please visit aepi.org. To apply, submit a cover letter, 3 references, preferred salary range, along with a resume.

Application Process

The application process is as follows:

Applications will be reviewed by the Director of Campus Operations (DCO) and Director of Events and Internal Operations (DEIO)
Applicants selected to interview for the role will first interview with the DCO
Applicants that move forward from the first interview will have a second interview with the DEIO
Applicants that move forward from the second interview will be asked to complete a case study related to chapter operations
Applicants may be asked to meet with a member of chapter leadership, an AEPi volunteer, and/or other members of the AEPi professional leadership team
Applicants selected will be subject to a background check and driver’s record check before hire

First 90 Days in the Role

This is a general outline of how you’ll spend the first three months on the job. These are general expectations, which may vary and will be built upon in collaboration with the rest of the AEPi staff and catered to the chapter’s needs.

Meet the team and other stakeholders
Introductions with chapter members and officers
Ask a lot of questions
There is a lot of new information, and each chapter is different. Asking questions now will help set you up for long term success and help you help the chapter
Get caught up on chapter history and performance
Read and understand the various resources available to the staff, volunteers, students etc
Read and understand the various policies that govern the chapter and its members
Understand AEPi’s overall strategic vision and how the chapter and its members fit into that vision
Work with the chapter to assess how it views itself, where it is today, and where it wants to be in the future, and start building a chapter-level strategic plan to reach their goals
Introductions with organizational and campus partners