Employment Opportunities

To apply, email Jackie Hackett Gellinger, at [email protected].

Overview 

The Growth & Heritage Programming Manager works to grow the number of leads generated for chapters, actively establishes new chapters of Sigma Alpha Mu, and provides education and support on the Sammy Growth System. This role will be the primary staff person responsible for leading partnerships and programs to support the Fraternity’s efforts to address antisemitism on college campuses and Jewish heritage education. This role collaborates with the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation to maximize the impact of scholarships and Jewish Endeavors Initiative Grants.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading one expansion project per semester which includes managing the project timeline, lead generation activities, cold calls, and recruitment of new members of Sigma Alpha Mu with the allocated budget.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders including, fraternity and sorority advisors, campus faculty and staff, community partners, and alumni to support a successful growth project and development of provisional (new) chapters.
• ChapterBuilder CRM Metrics: Utilize the ChapterBuilder CRM platform to track and analyze chapter data, including leads, conversions, and growth metrics. Hold chapters accountable to their growth goals and provide guidance and support to drive success.
• Lead Management: Implement a comprehensive lead management strategy, ensuring that 100% of leads are contacted and effectively followed up.
• Document activity in ChapterBuilder for prospective members and Salesforce for alumni.
• Share monthly best practices as resources designed to inspire chapter recruitment committees to execute the Sammy Growth System.
• Develop and lead regular growth webinars and trainings.
• Supports the IDEA committee work on Realizing the Vision.
• Serve as a liaison between the Fraternity and Jewish and Israel partner organizations for purposes of collaboration and education; including but not limited to ADL, BBYO, USY, Hillel, Meor, and Chabad on Campus.
• Develop content with the Communications Manager to educate the Fraternity’s constituents on notable and historical holidays and celebrations such as Jewish holidays, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel Independence Day, and other official holidays of the fraternity.
• Host staff development training on heritage-based topics.
• Expected Travel: 40%
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills.
• Proficient communication skills including writing, speaking, and facilitating.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Understanding of fraternity and sorority and campus life.
• A strong connection to Jewish life on campus.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time.
• Preference is given to members of Sigma Alpha Mu.

Benefits:

• Exempt Salary: $45,000 + benefits
• Employer-paid benefits
• Monthly phone stipend
• Remote work is considered for this opportunity – proximity to campuses with scheduled expansion efforts is ideal and would reduce the total percentage of travel.
• Housing provided in Indianapolis, IN or remote considered
  • Housing is a shared 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom apartment attached to Headquarters with its own kitchen and laundry facilities
  • All utilities are included

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Executive Director 

Last Revised: June 4, 2024

To apply, email Jackie Hackett Gellinger, at [email protected].

Basic Function

Learns the internal operation of the Fraternity, and develops working relationships with the chapters; makes assessments of the status of chapters; generates new chapters, develops provisional chapters to chapter status, and provides problem-solving assistance when needed in areas of chapter operations, risk management, recruitment, etc.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts chapter visitations and maintains regular contact with assigned chapters.
• Represents international fraternity and participates in meetings with chapter officers, members, Greek and chapter advisors, volunteers, and other alumni.
• Attends chapter functions.
• Completes chapter visitation report and annual chapter health report.
• Conducts training seminars at Chapter Leaders Days.
• Conducts other training as required.
• Prepares information packets and educational materials.
• Assists in Convention organization and registration.
• Assists in Chapter Leader Days planning and presentation.
• Conducts Risk Management educational programs.
• Participates in recruitment training of chapters and assists in external expansion activities, including conducting expansion and recruitment visits to new schools.
• Educates members on Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation programs.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Skills Needed

• Effective listening, communication skills, and comfortable speaking to groups
• Ability to create reports and summarize information for stakeholders
• Familiarity with email, Microsoft Office Suite, and general computer usage
• Time Management
• Willingness to travel
• Teamwork and collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Membership in Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity preferred

Expectations

• This role will report to the Assistant Executive Director
• This role will require flexible hours of work as student schedules vary and timelines for projects are maintained
• Relocation to Indianapolis, IN preferred, remote or hybrid options considered

Technical/Computer Skills:

• Ability to effectively use email, google suite, Salesforce, Monday.com or similar platforms, and Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability and willingness to effectively use other job-related technology tools.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand under ⅓ of the time.
• Ability to walk under ⅓ of the time.
• Ability to sit more than ⅔ of the time.
• Ability to talk or hear from ⅓ to ⅔ of the time.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. under ⅓ of the time.

Travel:

• Travel estimated 25-30%, including weekends and evenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to fly domestically and internationally

Benefits:

• $36,000-$40,000 annually
• Employer-paid benefits
• Monthly phone stipend
• Housing provided in Indianapolis, IN or remote considered
  • Housing is a shared 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom apartment attached to Headquarters with its own kitchen and laundry facilities
  • All utilities are included

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Overview 

Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity is seeking multiple growth-minded professionals to join our Headquarters staff. Growth Consultant is responsible for establishing new chapters of Sigma Alpha Mu, supporting the development of provisional chapters, and providing chapters with growth resources and coaching. 

Expected Locations —

Fall 2024:

Rutgers University

University of Iowa

University of Washington

Spring 2025:

Miami University (FL)

Cal-Berkeley

Growth Consultants will play a vital role in executing key growth initiatives of the SAM 2030 Strategic Plan and transforming Sigma Alpha Mu into the first choice of collegians seeking a forward-thinking, inclusive fraternity which enhances the university experience and prepares the fraternity member for a fulfilling life.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and execution of a specific expansion project per semester.
• Manage a project pipeline, leads generation, bidding, and relationship development to recruit new members of Sigma Alpha Mu.
• Coordinate small activities, events, and ceremonies for undergraduates, alumni, and guests. 
• Develop and oversee the usage of expansion project budgets.
• Create marketing and communications strategies and materials to be used on expansion projects.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders including, fraternity and sorority advisors, campus faculty and staff, community partners, and alumni to support the successful growth and development of provisional chapters.
• Grow and develop relationships using Customer Relationship Management software (Salesforce) to support the confirmation of future projects.
• Conduct regular coaching calls with provisional chapters and chapter leadership.
• Develop and scale growth resources designed to enhance chapter growth.
• Assist in the development and implementation of international growth systems and tools.
• Monitor and increase usage of current growth resources. (ChapterBuilder, Phired Up Recruitment Classroom, etc.)
• Provide coaching, training, and leadership development to chapters and their members.
• Develop and lead regular growth webinars and trainings.
• Lead personalized growth training, workshops, and retreats for chapter members and alumni as needed.
• Travel as a representative of Sigma Alpha Mu for expansion, growth visitations, presentations, training, investigations, and international educational programs as needed.
• Foster relationships with new and existing interfraternal colleagues in the areas of expansion, growth and recruitment.
• Pursue continuing development and education on topics related to your position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills.
• Proficient communications skills including writing, speaking, and facilitating.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Understanding of fraternity and sorority and campus life.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time.
• Preference is given to members of Sigma Alpha Mu.

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Executive Director, Jackie Gellinger

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To apply, email Mike Weiner, Director of Property Manager at SAM Property Management, at m[email protected].

Overview:  House Directors/Resident Advisors are usually graduate students living in a chapter facility that provides advisory and supervisory support on a part-time basis.

Specific Duties:

1. Meet weekly with chapter officers to review chapter operations and assist officers with chapter issues.
2. Meet with university officials to discuss the chapter’s progress and any areas for improvement.
3. Meet with new members upon affiliation and review Sigma Alpha Mu Risk Management Policy.
4. Coordinate a semester life-safety inspection of the chapter facility and assist the Risk Manager with holding evacuation drills.
5. Educate and advise chapter members on risk management issues.
6. Maintain weekly contact with chapter advisors and attend any advisory board meetings.
7. Work with the landlord or its representative to coordinate maintenance activities.
8. Attend one chapter meeting per month.
9. Encourage good housekeeping and sanitation for disease prevention and safety.
10. Assist the chapter with goal setting and leadership development.

Reports to:  SAM Property Management, LLC

Compensation:  Room, board (with chapter meals program) and a $1,500 monthly stipend 

Minimum Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree and a graduate student.

To apply, email Mike Weiner, Property Manager at SAM Property Management, at m[email protected].

To apply, email Mike Weiner, Director of Property Manager at SAM Property Management, at m[email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

Oversees the day-to-day support of managed properties within Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. The Assistant Property Manager will support SAM Property Management contracted services to maintain leases, residency agreements, and the proper financial performance of properties. They will help facilitate routine inspections related to life safety, codes, and management agreements. The Administrative Assistant must foster and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all constituents, vendors, and stakeholders. 

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills and exceptional telephone etiquette
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Establish and maintain a collaborative, teamwork relationship with all Stakeholders through professional communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and quality customer-centric focused interactions to ensure delivery of objectives and effective operations management

Responsibilities:

• As an Assistant Property Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our portfolio of property management services
• This position requires strong administrative and communication skills, as well as a commitment to providing excellent customer service to students, members, parents, and international board member
• Maintain organized filing systems for important documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Maintain accurate records of architectural review applications, violations, and compliance issues
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other inquiries from students, parents, board members, and vendors.
• Assist in preparing documents for meetings
• Working closely with a manager to understand the needs of his/her properties
• Process and record payments, fees, and other financial transactions
• Coordinate with vendors for maintenance, repairs, and other services
• Assist in obtaining bids and proposals for various projects
• Assist in processing invoices, collecting assessments, and managing financial records
• Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure accurate financial transactions
• Other projects as assigned by management

Software:

• Proficiency in Google Workplace Suite, including Gmail
• Buildium is used to track maintenance requests and leases
• Salesforce is used for individual membership records

Job Type: Part-Time, Supervised by Director of Property Management

Compensation: $25 per hour

Schedule: Up to 30 Hours per week

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Remote Applicants Considered)

To apply, please email your resume to Senior Director of Development Amy Buchheit at [email protected].

Position Overview:  The Donor Relations and Program Associate supports the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation’s fundraising, programming, and operations. This part-time, non-exempt role is 15-18 hours a week based out of the Sigma Alpha Mu headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities:

1. Gift entry of donations received including entry into Salesforce CRM (batch reports) and creating and mailing thank you letters.
2. Monthly credit card gift entry and reconciliation and daily credit card processing for all credit card gifts. When necessary, contact donors for updated credit card information.
3. Support Director of Scholarship & Grants with administration of scholarship, grant, and Guller Young Scholar programs.
4. Coordination of donor stewardship/recognition efforts including Supreme Prior paperweight list-new and old paperweights, ordering paperweights, keeping track of all year plates for paperweights, and sending donors correct level (bronze, silver, gold, platinum) and version (old/new) plate for SPC paperweight.
5. Updates of Donor List, Honor/Memorial gifts, Young Scholars to the SAM FDN webpage.
6. Filing of documents for scholarship files, state registration, audits, etc.
7. Scanning and sending correspondence to Foundation Board of Directors committees and officers.
8. Assist with annual appeal campaign materials (annual appeal mailings, pledge reminders) and scholarship communications.
9. Processing returned mail and researching lost donors and support database updates.
10. Assisting Foundation CEO with board communication and maintaining organization’s governing documents.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Teams).
• Experience working in Salesforce or other CRM.
• Communications (Phone/Email).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of work experience, with non-profit experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Heavy exposure to PC, phones, and office equipment.
• Weekly, quarterly, and annual goals.

Immediate Supervisor: Senior Director of Development

Compensation:  $20.00 hour.