Role Guide

Chapter President

Leads the chapter, sets overall direction, manages the Executive Board, and maintains productive relationships with chapter brothers, the University, the AVC, and district and national volunteers and Headquarters.

Key responsibility areas

Leads the Executive Board team and its meetings.
Reviews every officer's commitments and scorecard.
Resolves cross-functional conflicts and dependencies.
Serves as the face of the chapter with brothers and with chapter, AVC and university stakeholders.
Conducts chapter-wide scorecard reviews.
Reviews compliance, financial, recruitment, academic, conduct and facility risks.

Leadership skills to develop

Accountability: Sets the tone for the board and the chapter, follows through, and holds others to their commitments.
Delegation & Empowerment: Delegates real responsibility to other board members to develop future leaders rather than creating dependence on one person.
Decision-Making & Judgment: Weighs chapter-wide consequences, makes values-based calls even when unpopular, and knows when to involve advisors, alumni or Headquarters.

For Mentors

How a mentor supports this role

Your mentor helps you build the judgment, confidence, accountability and leadership skills needed to make those decisions yourself.

Where a mentor helps

Assist in setting clear priorities and focusing effort on what matters most.
Coach how to delegate appropriately — empowering others while setting expectations and following up.
Develop leadership communication to run productive meetings and navigate difficult accountability conversations.
Build strong external relationships and represent Illinois Epsilon professionally.
Provide direction on developing future leaders and a sustainable leadership pipeline.

Mentor coaching focus

Strategic Leadership: Prioritize effectively and keep the chapter focused on what matters most.
Delegation & Accountability: Empower others, set clear expectations and ensure timely follow-through.
Communication & Influence: Lead effective conversations, build relationships and develop future leaders.

Ask your mentor

“Which of my responsibilities should I be delegating and am not?”
“How do I hold a brother accountable without damaging the relationship?”
“What is the hardest decision on my desk right now, and how would you approach it?”
“How do I run a board meeting that actually produces decisions?”
“How do I represent the chapter well with the university and alumni?”

Development ideas

Bring your board agenda to a one-on-one and have your mentor critique it.
Role-play an accountability conversation before you have it.
Build a one-page chapter priority list and review progress monthly with your mentor.