FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 9, 2009 | 2:00 PM EST

CARMEL, INDIANA – Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. will so do something it rarely has the opportunity to do… name a new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fraternity.

Grand Junior President Jeffrey R. Hoffman, Member-at-Large ’76, will serve as Chairman of the CEO Selection Committee for the Grand Council.  The committee is charged with finding qualified candidates, conducting interviews, and recommending finalists for the Grand Council to consider.

The CEO serves Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. in accordance with the wishes of the Grand Council (board of directors).  The CEO has the responsibility of developing and implementing the means to accomplish organizational goals (Ends) set by the Council, within what resources are available and what limitations are placed on him/her by way of policy governance Limitations.  The CEO also recommends and participates in the formulation of new policies, enhancements of organizational governing documents and makes decisions within the existing policies as approved by the Grand Council.  The CEO needs to be an effective project and personnel manager for both the day-to-day and long-term mission of the Fraternity.

Consistent with the policies set by the Grand Council and with our Constitution and Bylaws, the CEO is responsible for and has commensurate authority to achieve the goals set for the organization by the Grand Council through its Strategic Vision and planning process.  The CEO is responsible for implementing the strategic and operational means by which the organizational Ends are achieved, and reporting on progress until those Ends are achieved.  The CEO is responsible for all activities and actions of the national organization, except those which fall squarely under the Grand Council’s purview.  Some specific CEO responsibilities are:

Administrative

1. Manages and supervises all staff personnel, as well as vendors that provide services to the Fraternity.  Responsible for the effective performance of the staff and establishing a staffing structure that will best assist the organization in accomplishing its Ends.
2. Develops and implements specific operational policies, procedures, and programs to achieve the Ends and Limitations of the Fraternity as set by the Grand Council in the Policy Book.
3. Reports to the Grand Council, according to an established schedule, progress on the Ends and Limitations that are communicated in the Policy Book.
4. Provides incidental information to the Grand Council on activities within the organization that may, or may not, support an existing policy.
5. Keeps the Grand Council aware of changes within the interfraternal community, as may be relevant to their job as organizational leaders.
6. Maintains all official records of the organization including membership data, minutes, legal documents, contracts, etc.
7. Represents the organization in an official capacity in all matters including those of a legal nature as advised by the Fraternity’s General Counsel and/or FRMT, Inc

1. Maintains the financial management issues of the Fraternity including planning, budgeting, purchasing, receipts, billings, disbursements, reports and analysis.
2. Develops and operates within an annual budget consistent with the limitations placed on him by the Grand Council.
3. Ensures that all funds, physical assets and other property of the Fraternity are appropriately administered, maintained and safeguarded.
4. Maintains strict compliance with all Educational Foundation grant policies and reporting requirements.

1. Represents the organization with all appropriate external organizations.
2. Provides the necessary communication mechanisms to our customers, owners and board members.

1. 5 years of relevant work experience
2. Familiarity with the organization and operations
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Ability and willingness to make professional presentations to our customers and owners as necessary
5. Ability to travel extensively, if needed
6. Bachelors degree or equivalent
7. Work out of Carmel, IN (Fraternity Headquarters)
8. Strong project and task management leadership skills
9. Proven ability to bring a strategic orientation to daily work and decision-making and to relate daily work to strategic priorities
10. Record of success in recruiting, managing, supporting and motivating staff
11. Proven ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
12. Proven positive work ethic and professional attitude
13. Demonstrate working knowledge of Policy Governance methods

Tom Hinkley, Interim President & CEO
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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 67 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.