James Ehrmann
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Motivated, self-starter with exceptional communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new situations; identifying immediate needs, gathering, and absorbing new information as appropriate, and strategically applying existing and newly acquired skills to improve status quo. Over ten years of professional experience in higher education and non-profit industries, including over five years as supervisor and primary manager of departments and/or initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Fraternal Operations
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2023
- As member of management team, provided direct support to Executive Director in executing the organization’s strategic imperatives and goals
- Led teams in Expansion & Recruitment and Risk Reduction, providing direct supervision to three employees and synthesizing information into weekly reports provided to management
- Managed risk reduction response team, engaging myriad stakeholders as necessary to respond to crises and direct appropriate response on over 160 collegiate campuses
- Maintained membership database comprised of over 10,000 active undergraduate students and 100,000 living alumni members – updating statuses, streamlining changes, and communicating to appropriate stakeholders.
Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
08.2016 - 10.2020
- Managed a team of 3-5 professional and student staff with oversight responsibility for 65 fraternities and sororities representing approximately 3,500 students (13% of undergraduate student population)
- Tracked annual operating budget, forecasting needs and priorities, and making recommendations for necessary allocations from central fund
- Produced annual community report noting demographic trends, academic, growth, and philanthropic outcomes, and organizational accomplishments.
Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
University of Washington
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided guidance, leadership training and advisory support to 33 fraternities, representing approximately 1,800 students
- Maintained stakeholder relationships with 33 (inter)national headquarters (HQ) offices through sharing current roster information, academic performance, and infractions on a quarterly basis
- Collected, synchronized, and organized academic and demographic membership information to produce a quarterly academic report to stakeholders.
Education
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois01.2012
B.A. - Political Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa01.2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership Development Coaching and Training
- Recruitment & Organizational Onboarding
Timeline
Director of Fraternal Operations
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2023
Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
08.2016 - 10.2020
Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
University of Washington
08.2012 - 08.2016
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Northwestern University
B.A. - Political Science
University of Iowa
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