High Alpha Training Specialist

JOB TITLE: High Alpha Training Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Learning Outcomes

REPORTS TO: Chief Learning Officer

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, exempt

SUMMARY: The High Alpha Training Specialist supports a portfolio of High Alphas (Chapter Presidents responsible for the execution of a Chapter’s goals, policies and procedures). By providing one-to-one mentoring, delivering live training within Lambda Chi Academy, evaluating assignments, and addressing concerns, the High Alpha Training Specialist plays a critical role in supporting our undergraduate leaders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a detailed understanding of the High Alpha’s role, and the training available to support that role.
• Proactively mentor a designated number of Chapter Presidents.
• Assist in the development and execution of the Chapter President’s annual plan.
• Develop a deep understanding of all learning available within the Lambda Chi Academy.
• Deliver online training sessions for Leading Teams, a specialized program in Lambda Chi Academy for High Alphas.
• Assess assignments for Leadership Ready and Leading Teams.
• Serve as the first line of communication for a designated number of Chapters.
• Reactively respond to inquiries.
• Record Chapter meetings and outcomes on Salesforce.
• Ensure the wider Learning Outcomes team is kept fully up to date on the latest developments within Chapters.
• Build a strong understanding of the various resources and assistance provided in Officer Hubs.
• Proactively identify opportunities to promote Chapter activities.
• Support and represent the OOA during events and offsite visits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required.
• Knowledge of fraternity/sorority life and Chapter operations.
• One year of fraternity/sorority advising is preferred, but recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and Zoom.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

A High Alpha Training Specialist will be responsible for a set number of Chapters. The following metrics are based on this number.

1. Operational Planning

• Utilizing the Chapter Plan within the Planning section of Lambda Chi Academy, ensure 85% of High Alphas have an operational plan.

1. Training
   • Complete Leadership Ready and Leading Teams – designated training for the High Alpha, within The Lambda Chi Academy.
   • Acquire an in-depth understanding of the core responsibilities of a High Alpha, which include Planning, Budgeting, and Rostering.
   • Develop a deep understanding of the tools available to a High Alpha, including but not limited to: “Cross Functional Teams template”; “Steps to running effective meetings”; “Robert’s Rules”; “Stakeholder Matrix template”; “Leadership Balance Sheet”; “The 4 Bs of Leadership”; “The Skill/Will Matrix”, “The ABC of motivation” and “The Trust Equation.”
   • Ensure 70% of Chapters have at least three completions within Stead Leadership College (a leadership development program within Lambda Chi Academy).
   • Develop a deep understanding of the tools available to general members. In Ideal Man, these include: “My Resilience Action plan”, “Caring for my mental health”, “How to be a good team player” and “The Personal action plan for getting involved.”
   • Ensure every Chapter achieves 50% completion of Ideal Man (a self-development program within Lambda Chi Academy).
2. Events
   • Ensure 90% of High Alphas attend High Alpha Summit
   • Ensure 95% of Chapters are represented at General Assembly
3. Engagement
   • Group A. On a weekly basis, support ten High Alphas. Each meeting is to last 45-60mins.
   • Group B. On a bi-weekly basis, support ten High Alphas. Each meeting is to last 30-45 mins.
   • Group C. Every 4-6 weeks, support ten High Alphas. Each meeting is to last 45-60 mins.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Extensive travel may be required
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Mission: The mission of Lambda Chi Alpha is to inspire and equip men to lead an ethical life of growth, service, and leadership. Lambda Chi Alpha provides members with a co-curricular educational experience by providing young men with opportunities for academic achievement, leadership development, and lifelong friendships. Lambda Chi Alpha has grown to become one of the largest men’s general fraternities, having initiated more than 300,000 members. Today, Lambda Chi Alpha serves nearly 175 active chapters at colleges and universities across North America.