Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter with your resume/CV. It can be added at the same place in the application as you submit your resume/CV.

About the Opportunity

The University of Southern California is conducting a search for a Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life. This professional staff member works as part of a team providing advisement, advocates for best practice, and develops learning opportunities for fraternity and sorority leaders and members.

The Trojan Fraternity & Sorority community consists of 35 fraternities and sororities with membership nearing 3,000 students, representing 15% of the undergraduate population. We are looking for candidates willing to cultivate and advance a community of learning and growth by engaging students to thrive in their pursuit of belonging and purpose. We seek colleagues committed to integrity, inclusion and equitable communities, student learning, professional and personal development, and working with and serving all students.

The Coordinator position reports to the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life.  The Fraternity and Sorority Life department is part of USC Student Life, comprised of several units focused on student success, student well-being, and positive engagement within the USC student community. 

Job Accountabilities

• Engage in strategic planning efforts to ensure the direction of the fraternity and sorority community is consistent with the mission of the university, USC Student Life, and student needs while enhancing the Trojan student experience.
• Be responsible for the advancement of the fraternity and sorority community by advising one or more fraternity and sorority councils and member organizations: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic Council (PHC).
• Cultivate productive and authentic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to further enhance the community and university vision and mission.
• Craft and facilitate community standards and risk prevention initiatives, such as policies and procedures, accountability processes, officer development, council strategic plans, and data analysis and research.
• Develop and implement student learning educational initiatives and content to promote well-being, belonging, and leadership.
• Facilitate effective intake and recruitment processes that meet community needs and goals while maintaining alignment with university and council guidelines.
• Generate reports detailing community efforts toward university and Student Life strategic initiatives and assessment of student learning outcomes, academic performance, recruitment, and the membership experience.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act and mandatory reporter under Title IX based on university responsibilities, including reporting incidents to appropriate entities and appropriate follow up.
• Maintain professional currency and knowledge through participation in associations, committees, workshops and other means of networking and professional development. Represent university and/or department by attending meetings and participating in professional associations as assigned or appropriate.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Caring, helpful, compassionate, organized, and professional approach to coaching
• Demonstrated ability to understand, support, and engage diverse populations
• High functioning interpersonal and problem analysis skills
• Ability to perform independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• A mindset of continuous improvement
• Strong oral and written communication and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated event planning experience

• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration, Education, Counseling, or related field

Experience: Three years in a student life or student affairs role

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Two years in a student life or student affairs role

The annual base salary range for this position is $66,041–$74,601. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education Minimum: Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Preferred: Master's degree Work Experience Minimum Work Experience: 2 years in Student personnel administration Preferred Work Experience: 3 years in Student personnel administration

Salary : $66,041 - $74,601