Alpha Xi Delta is currently accepting volunteer applications for Area Facilitators and the National Directors Network for the 2026-2028 volunteer biennium. Applications are due November 3, 2025.
If you are passionate about inspiring women to realize their potential, we invite you to learn more about these volunteer roles below.
The National Directors Network and Area Facilitator volunteer roles are appointed by National Council, and are appointed for a two-year volunteer term, beginning June 1, 2026 and continuing through May 31, 2028. Area Facilitators and the National Directors Network are included under the umbrella of Alpha Xi Delta’s National Council Designees.
If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, you can find more information below and apply on Alpha Xi Delta’s Member Portal. Once logged in, the application can be found under Member Forms, labeled “NDN and AF Volunteer Application.”
Once the deadline for applications has passed, you will be contacted about next steps in the appointment process. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Fluty, Director of Lifetime Engagement, at cfluty@alphaxidelta.org.
Area Facilitators work with an assigned group of college chapters, specifically with appointing and training chapter advisory boards and focusing on advancing chapter benchmarks as identified by the National Fraternity. Area Facilitators also provide consistent monthly communication and information sharing with chapter leadership and advisory boards. Additionally, Area Facilitators collaborate with staff and volunteers to fulfill the strategic needs of the organization.
The National Directors Network (NDN) is made up of national volunteers with expertise in the following areas: Academics, C.A.R.E., Extension, Finance, Lifetime Engagement, Member Development, Philanthropy, Ritual, Recruitment. Each team has a National Director, Territory Directors and/or Specialists assist chapters and associations in realizing their potential.
Each team within the National Directors Network meets regularly to ensure open communication is maintained and that progress is being made toward the team’s goals. Individual members of the team may have specific projects and/or constituents they work directly with, depending on the goals of the team.
Each team is led by a National Director. In her role, she ensures that policies and procedures are followed, develops and maintains resources specific to her team, and builds relationships with her team, other National Directors and Alpha Xi Delta volunteers. She also guides her team in assisting membership with specific questions and needs, while also inspiring them to think strategically and creatively in their role.
Territory Directors and Specialists within the National Directors Network serve as a resource for chapters, volunteers, and alumnae by providing guidance, support, and expertise in their specific areas of concentration. They focus on helping to develop and enhance programming and collaborate with other team members to strengthen the overall team goals.
*The suggested experience level assists in aligning expectations for the scope and responsibility of each volunteer role. It is not a requirement but can help the appointed volunteer be set up for success.
This team aims to inspire undergraduate members to realize their potential through effective academic programming. They research and identify academic programming needs of our members to create academic programming, training, and strategies to improve chapter academics. They serve as a resource on academic policies and goals.
View job descriptions: National Academic Director | Territory Director
This team assists in the education of Alpha Xi Delta’s Health and Safety Policies and guides the membership in maintaining and establishing good risk management practices. They also recommend resources and provide ongoing training on current risk management practices and successful initiatives.
View job descriptions: National C.A.R.E. Director | Territory Director
This team works to position Alpha Xi Delta as a top contender for every desired extension opportunity. They also help to ensure Alpha Xi Delta will be competitive on campuses where we are selected to establish a new chapter.
View job description: National Extension Director
This team is responsible for ensuring all college chapters remain compliant with the financial and reporting requirements. It also focuses on equipping each chapter with the necessary resources and support, while also promoting strong financial stewardship and operational efficiency across all chapters.
View job descriptions: National Finance Director | Territory Director | Chapter Budget Specialist | Communications Specialist
This team works to perpetuate and promote lifetime engagement with Alpha Xi Delta and ensure all alumnae understand the many ways they can participate as Alpha Xi Delta alumnae. They also develop and support alumnae programming that is accessible and engaging all Sisters.
View job descriptions: National Lifetime Engagement Director | Lifetime Engagement Area Director | Lifetime Engagement Specialist
This team ensures that all member development programming is beneficial and relevant and helps to fulfill the mission and vision of the Fraternity. The team also provides support for college chapters to have a purposeful and positive new member orientation program.
View job descriptions: National Member Development Director | Member Development Area Director
This team works to advance Alpha Xi Delta’s philanthropic goals and efforts through the Kindly Hearts Initiative. They also cultivate strategic national philanthropic programming and initiatives. Resources, training and programming are also provided to college chapters, alumnae associations, and the general membership.
View job descriptions: National Philanthropy Director | Territory Director | Philanthropy Alumnae Engagement Specialist
This team focuses on overall organizational membership growth through strategic recruitment plans and efforts. The team serves as a resource for national and local recruitment training for our college chapters and assists with each campus recruitment process.
View job descriptions: National Recruitment Director | Territory Director | Recruitment Resource Specialist
This team exemplifies the Ritual of Alpha Xi Delta by working to ensure our members have a broad understanding of Alpha Xi Delta Ritual and encouraging them to incorporate its teachings in their lives. They create, plan and facilitate Ritual programming and trainings for college chapters, alumnae associations, and national meetings.
View job description: National Ritual Director
Interested in learning more?
Discover the benefits and purpose of being an Alpha Xi Delta volunteer, and learn more about other volunteer opportunities available. You can also visit our FAQs to get some your questions answered. Visit our volunteer opportunities page here.
The Slaymaker Kinsey Award recognizes the initiated member(s) from each chapter with the highest cumulative GPA at the beginning of the academic year.
