Leadership Consultants
Delta Upsilon is hiring Leadership Consultants to in May or June 2024 (based on graduation date/availability). The position is a great opportunity for recent and upcoming graduates.
Leadership Consultants are the Fraternity's key ambassadors, working directly with students, alumni, and universities to advance Delta Upsilon's initiatives. In this position, you will be challenged to improve and enhance the skills you acquired in school and further prepare yourself for any career by gaining important managerial and hands-on experience. This position involves extensive travel, and as a result a consultant will meet brothers and make connections throughout North America. This position is not limited to the tasks of enhancing chapter operations, establishing new chapters, and recruiting new members into the Fraternity. This position reports to the Senior Director of Chapter Development.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist chapters across North America with recruitment efforts
Act as the primary staff member on expansion efforts
- Conduct chapter visits relating to various aspects of chapter operations
- Assist in the logistical preparation and planning for expansion
- Provide officer training for associate chapter members and during chapter visits
- Assist in monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating Chapter Excellence Plan (CEP) submissions
- Serve as chapter liaison
- Assist in creating and collecting Fraternity-related resources
- Assist with the Fraternity's educational programs
Requirements:
- Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to Delta Upsilon's Mission and Four Founding Principles
- Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- Demonstrated leadership within the Fraternity and/or student organizations
- A desire for extensive travel
- Ownership or full access to an insured vehicle
- Professional conduct and appearance
Leadership Consultants are full-time positions with full compensation packages including housing, meals, travel expenses, health insurance, vacation days and more.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Executive Director Justin Kirk at kirk@deltau.org.
DEBUNKING MYTHS ABOUT LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS
MYTH: THE POSITION IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AS CHAPTER PRESIDENT.
Any brother with a love and passion for Delta Upsilon can serve as a Leadership Consultant. While having served on a chapter Executive Board will provide valuable experience, it is not a requirement. Regardless of officer experience, DU is looking applicants’ ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to DU’s mission and Four Founding Principles.
MYTH: I DID NOT MAJOR IN THE RIGHT THING.
Academic major does not affect one’s chances of being hired as Leadership Consultant. Many believe you must major in a communications or marketing related field, but that is not true. Past Leadership Consultants have degrees in engineering, English, business administration and more! Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications skills, and a strong work ethic. Such qualities can be found in those from any field of study.
MYTH: THE SKILLS WON’T BE APPLICABLE TO MY FUTURE JOB.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, team building, marketing, budgeting, project management, conflict resolution and communication skills are just a few of the areas develop by serving as a Leadership Consultant. Each is something any employer will look for and ask about. While day-to-day tasks will differ, the skills and experiences learned can be translated to any future career.
MYTH: IT WILL BE HARDER TO GET INTO GRAD SCHOOL AFTER TAKING A YEAR OFF.
Scores of past Leadership Consultants have gone onto graduate school following their time as a Leadership Consultant. Your smarts and experiences get you into grad school, not your age. Like a job interview, using the skills learned as a Leadership Consultant in your grad school essays and interviews can give you a leg up on the competition.
For those searching for a full-time job, serving as a Leadership Consultant will build your network across North America. The skills obtained through the role often have companies and recruiters searching for you!
MYTH: I WILL ONLY WORK WITH STRUGGLING CHAPTERS AND Associate Chapters.
Each year, every DU chapter receives at least one visit from IHQ staff. Leadership Consultants will receive a portfolio of chapters to work with throughout the year, which will include chapters that vary in size, strength and geographic location. Through in-person visits and electronic communication, Leadership Consultants work with their chapters year-round to plan and achieve success. Leadership Consultants also have the unique opportunity to build DU’s newest associate chapters, recruiting Founding Fathers and setting a foundation for success.
MYTH: I WON’T GET ENOUGH TRAINING TO DO THE JOB WELL.
Leadership Consultants spend the entire summer at IHQ preparing for their roles. They will be trained by staff from all IHQ departments, as well as outside facilitators. Leadership Consultants will attend additional training through groups like the Fraternity Executives Association and Phired Up Productions. Throughout the year, Leadership Consultants will have the opportunity to polish their skills through webinars, staff meetings and more.