Sigma Delta Tau

A Leadership Consultant acts as an official representative of the National Organization to all undergraduate chapters. This role is a full-time, paid position. Leadership Consultants may visit with chapters virtually, travel to chapters in person to support specific efforts, or could temporarily reside at chapters to work on long-term initiatives.

As part of the application, you will need to upload a resume and provide the email address for an individual outside of Sigma Delta Tau (Fraternity/Sorority Life Advisor, professor, current/previous manager, etc.) who will provide a recommendation on your behalf. They will be emailed automatically upon submission of your application.

Sigma Delta Tau will abide by all CDC recommendations and guidelines throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Applicants should be prepared to remain flexible in accordance with the structure of the position. 

The application for the 2024-2025 Leadership Consultant team is now closed.

Overview/Purpose 

Leadership Consultants have a strong understanding of membership recruitment and general chapter operations within the sorority. They provide targeted support to assigned chapters and officers who need specific attention within a certain area of chapter function. Additionally, they work closely with chapter services volunteers and staff to help bolster chapter success.  

General Responsibilities 

• Report to the Chapter Services Manager  
• Consult with Chapter Advisors, Recruitment Specialists, Regional Directors, and other volunteers regarding chapter needs and progression  
• Submit written chapter reports and expense reports 
• Plan and facilitate time accordingly during scheduled chapter visits  
• Represent Sigma Delta Tau to university administrators  
• Serve as liaison between the local chapter and National Volunteers/Headquarters  
• Serve as an ambassador for the National Organization 
• Represent the National Organization at regional and national conferences (when applicable)  

Leadership Consultant Areas of Focus

Membership Recruitment:

• Understand and communicate the importance of membership recruitment to all chapter members  
• Support chapter recruitment efforts by serving as the lead project manager during scheduled visits 
• Work in tandem alongside recruitment leadership to advance their goals and improve their strategies  
• Review upcoming recruitment plans with chapter leadership and volunteers to determine opportunities for improvement 
• Provide education and training to the general membership on recruitment skills including: 
  • Conversation workshops 
  • Logistical strategies 
  • Membership selection and list submission  

• Work with chapter leaders and volunteers to determine Informal Recruitment and Continuous Open Bidding plans  
• Support chapters on developing and implementing a marketing strategy, including social media management  
• Promote communication between recruitment leadership and their Advisor/Specialist 
• When applicable: Assist the Extension Team as needed  

General Chapter Operations & Function:

• Educate members and support execution in all areas of chapter operations including:  
  • Administration & Submission (SDT Portal)  
  • Standardized Officer Structure  
  • Officer Development  
  • Slating & Elections  
  • Officer Transitions & Training  
  • New Member Experience & Ritual  
  • Membership Accountability & Conflict Resolution  
  • Policy & Risk Reduction  
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to chapter leadership  
• Build and develop relationships through applied communication, empathy, trustworthiness, and collaboration  
• Understand SDT’s annual chapter assessment and utilize to identify chapters’ areas of strength and areas of opportunity  
• Understand SDT’s Operating Manual and be able to articulate the meaning of each section   
• Understand SDT’s National Policies and be able to articulate the meaning of each section   
• Support chapters in executing directives in their Chapter Support Plans (when applicable) 
• Promote sisterhood and morale building as a priority within chapters   
• Escalate any chapter incidents that need addressing beyond the scope of Leadership Consultant responsibilities  
• Provide guidance for goal setting and reflection with chapter officers and members  
• Facilitate workshops or other programming opportunities that provide long-term leadership development for officers and members 
• Provide resources and ideas to chapter officers to help further the chapter’s goals  

Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Relationship building through communication, expressive empathy, trustworthiness, and collaboration   
• Active listening and negotiation  
• Emotional intelligence 
• Project management through planning, execution, and oversight  
• Organization and time-management  
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• Detail oriented 
• Goal oriented 
• Modeling and credibility 
• Creativity  

Skills Gained:

• Event planning and execution of large and small-scale events 
• Recruitment strategy development and execution 
• Program development and facilitation 
• Needs analysis 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving 
• Data management 
• Marketing and advertising  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Member of Sigma Delta Tau in good standing

Preferred:

• Served on Sigma Delta Tau’s Executive Board
• Previously worked with a Leadership Consultant
• Served as a project management lead