
Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Job Description
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
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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