Living and Learning

The Living and Learning team works with chapter leaders, house corporations, and alumni to operate, maintain, and enhance the community.

The Associate Director of Living and Learning along with 2 Coordinators, 10 House Directors and 4 Chapter Resident Directors are dedicated to the resident experience in the Greek Village. Responsibilities include:

University Owned Housing

Responsible for managing remaining University-owned fraternity and sorority houses (currently 5), Greek Village Townhomes (9 units with 132 beds and onsite dining) and Apartments (146 beds)
Select, supervise, train and evaluate 4 Chapter Resident Directors (CRDs) and co-supervise 2 Coordinators
Coordinate maintenance work orders, housekeeping services, grounds management and facility improvements, including project coordination and selection of finishes
Work with Fire Marshall to engage fire and life safety inspections
Oversee University lease process including renewals, addendums, and letters of agreement for current and new tenants
Organize regular meetings and communication with Greek Village staff, chapter presidents, and with house corporation officers
Work with chapters to vacate premises during phased demolition of properties, lease termination, etc…
Manage on-call emergency response and share on-call responsibility
Manage Greek Village Service Desk, electronic master keybox, and key inventory

Greek Village Development

Participate in design and construction and maintenance of Greek Village master plan, including managing common area amenities
Work with House Corporations of new organization-owned chapter facilities (currently ten)
Oversee Greek Village Townhomes (9 units with 132 beds and onsite dining) and Apartments (146 beds) both opening Fall 2023)
Oversee dining RFP and contract for Chapter Commons
Participate in design and construction and maintenance of Greek Village master plan, including including managing common area amenities
Select, supervise, train and evaluate 10 House Directors in partnership with House Corporations
Manage and coordinate Greek Village operations for privately owned facilities in collaboration with house corporation officers

Programs

Produce effective communication to Council and Chapter executive board members and schedule meetings/trainings as needed with Greek Village Presidents, Advisors, House Corporations, and Greek Village Housing Association
Develop a curriculum of programs relevant to both the residential Greek experience and member health and wellness.
Support other Department initiatives, as needed, including Greek Leaders Retreat, recruitment, etc.
Oversee dining RFP and execute kitchen contract

Administration

Oversee housing application, assignments, cancellation, and student billing processes utilizing StarRez
Manage Greek Village billing receivables/expenditures and distribution of funds to House Corporations
Responsible for publications and manuals including Greek Village Guide to Living and House Directors Manual
Approve work orders and expenditures related to facility operations
Prepare annual budget requests, bi-weekly staff reports and end of year documentation
Serve on University Committees as needed, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with campus partners and various stakeholders
Serve as primary security liaison for all Greek Village facilities
Monitor Fraternity and Sorority Life website ensuring all information is accurate and up date for areas of responsibility

Need Assistance?

Jackie Heidegger Hamilton leads the Living and Learning area within the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life and supervises the House Directors and Chapter Resident Advisors for on campus properties of Greek Village.