The University has appointed an interim associate director of Residence Life and Greek Affairs, filled a staff position that has been vacant since last June.

Former Assistant dean of students Dennis Bubrig began holding this new position Tuesday and will continue to until June 30, said Director of Residence Life Michael Griffel.

“Dennis was approached after Gordy Heminger left the position in June to become the president and chief executive officer of his international fraternity near Indianapolis,” Griffel said. “We’re glad to have Dennis on our staff, and also to now have a person in that role.”

Griffel said Bubrig was approached because of his strong experience in Student and Greek affairs.

The associate director of residence life and Greek affairs oversees all aspects of the Greek community, as well as Residence Life’s leadership programs.

“He has some great ideas. He’ll be involved and working directly with many of our students and leaders,” he said. “Many of our Greek leaders in particular will have direct interaction, and the whole Greek system will benefit from his expertise. Students will definitely be touched by the great work he will be doing.”

Bubrig said he sees his new role in the Greek community as both a change and a promotion. He said he is looking forward to being able to expand and work with students and be “a fresh set of eyes” for another side of the University.

“Yes, [the job] is for a fixed time frame, but it’s still increased responsibility and accountability for me to the institution,” Bubrig said. “I would hope that when students look back at the end of spring, whatever I end up bringing to the table was a positive influence on all of us to move the Greek community forward.”

Bubrig will return to his position of assistant dean of students when a permanent replacement is selected, Griffel said.

“I’m very appreciative of the office of the dean of students and the vice president of student affairs for letting Dennis hold this position on an interim basis. Their help and support allowed this to happen,” Griffel said. “We’re anticipating doing the most thorough review of applications from the middle of February to the middle of March, and hope to have a person identified by the end of April.”

Associate dean of students Jodi Webb was Bubrig’s direct supervisor in the Office of Campus Activities. She said until Bubrig returns, Mary Ann Begley will fill in as interim assistant dean of students.

“Dennis’ new position is an area within Student Affairs that needed some assistance,” Webb said. “It’s one of those situations where we have to work through it and adjust. I hate to see him leave, but it’s a good opportunity for him, and [Mary Ann] will be a great asset to our program.”

Bubrig said he believes his new occupation will benefit both Greek Affairs and himself.

“I think it’s a good thing for all of us. It helps the Greek Life office because without someone in this role, they’ve been shorthanded a staff member,” Bubrig said. “But it also helps me from the experience sense, by being able to come in and look at the issues that are affecting the University and the broad scope issues that affect as high a visibility area as a Greek community.”