Sigma Pi Fraternity International

JOB INTRODUCTION

In 1937, James H. Hauser (K) loaded up his car and set off on a journey for what was to become the position of Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC). The position was created because our chapters could benefit from the implementation of ideas and tactics that have been adopted by the Executive Office and our successful chapters. Our ELCs have continued to benefit both our individual chapters and the fraternity as a whole. Since the inaugural trip by Brother Hauser, 160+ young brothers have held the title of ELC. Some names you may or may not recognize are: Past Grand Sages Ed R. McClane (BG), Mark A. Metz (EZ), James S. Verplank (BM) and Larry Rovira (EN); as well as current Executive Director Mark S. Briscoe (AP) and the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Frost (DZ).

Today’s Executive Office has several different types of consultants. There is the traditional ELC position in which a consultant is in charge of a specific region of chapters. There are also Expansion Consultants which are in charge of visiting a campus that doesn’t have a Sigma Pi chapter and recruiting like minded individuals to form a colony of Sigma Pi. Finally there are Colony Development Consultants who are in charge of the colonies. Their job is to assist, teach and train the colonies so they can charter and become full Sigma Pi chapters.

All of these men have had the tremendous opportunity to travel the United States and Canada, meet brothers and make connections all over North America and build their fraternal bonds beyond their own chapter. At the same time they have advanced our fraternity by evaluating our chapters and colonies and offering assistance and suggestions on how to improve. This type of dedication and service is a major reason why Sigma Pi is successful today.

As a consultant, you will be challenged to improve and enhance the skills you acquired in school and further prepare yourself for your career by gaining important managerial and hands-on experience. A position with the Executive Office will give you the opportunity to visit places that you may never get the chance to travel to again. What other job allows you to set your own schedule, travel across the country, make long lasting contacts all while assisting in making Sigma Pi a leading fraternity in the Greek world?

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Leadership Consultants:

• Responsible for 25-30 chapters in one of the four Sigma Pi regions.
• Travel and visit each of these chapters. Each visit is typically three to four days.
• Meeting with chapter Executive Councils, Committee Heads and all other chapter members during a typical visit.
• Training and educating these chapters on topics such as membership recruitment, fraternity education, operational management, officer transition, scholarship development and risk management.
• Meeting and fostering positive relationships with the host institutions.
• Completing chapter reports for each chapter.
• Meeting and working with alumni volunteers and developing future volunteers.
• Helping to plan and execute national conferences such as Mid-Year Leadership and Sigma Pi University.
• Assisting in developing new programs and initiatives consistent with education and experience.

Expansion Consultants:

• Conducting a five to eight week expansion visit in which expansion consultants will recruit and colonize a new Sigma Pi group.
• Provide basic training and education to new colonies.
• Assisting current chapters in recruitment strategies and implementation.
• Assisting Expansion Department in contacting potential universities targeted for expansion.
• Helping to plan and execute national conferences such as Mid-Year Leadership and Sigma Pi University.
• Assisting in developing new programs and initiatives consistent with education and experience.

Colony Development Consultants:

• Responsible for five to ten colonies spread throughout North America.  
• Performing at least two visits at each colony per semester.
• Training and educating the colonies on topics such as membership recruitment, fraternity education, operational management, officer transition, scholarship development and risk management.
• Assisting each colony with fulfilling the four degrees of chartering requirements and helping them to become full chapters.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Initiated Sigma Pi member in good standing
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (all majors considered)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Working car that is properly insured
• Have computer experience and knowledge working in a Windows operating system and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to work under pressure
• Must be punctual with excellent time management skills
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work both autonomously and in group settings
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have an outgoing and innovative personality with enthusiasm for Sigma Pi
• Must feel comfortable speaking in front of both small and large groups of people

JOB DETAILS

Location
The Executive Office is located in Brentwood Tennessee which is only 10 minutes from downtown Nashville. All consultants will be required to move to the area. Housing will be provided for the consultant.

Remuneration
Competitive base salary, expense allowance, paid vacation and medical insurance provided. Also while travelling mileage will be reimbursed at rates competitive with other Greek Headquarters staff. Additionally as stated above housing will be provided.

Term
1 year term with starting dates the first Monday in July and concluding at the end of June the following year.
Reappointment is possible thru outstanding performance.

Training Program
All consultants are put thru an extensive two month training process to ensure that they are fully capable of fulfilling their job responsibilities. Training includes information on all Sigma Pi programs and services, leadership training, professional development and facilitation training. Additionally before a consultant completes his first visit alone he will accompany a Director to a training visit to experience on-site training.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Complete an electronic application form (pdf format)
• Obtain three letters of recommendation
• One from an alumnus of Sigma Pi
• One from a present or former employer
• One from a member of the faculty or administration of the host institution
• Write a one to two page personal statement about why you feel you are qualified for the position.
• Attach a recent photo, a copy of your driver’s license and official university transcript to the application.

Forward application and all required supporting documentation to:
Mark Briscoe
Executive Director
230 Wilson Pike Circle
Brentwood, TN 37024