Job Details

The Position
USC Student Life is conducting a search for a Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. This position reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Student Life. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight and leadership of the fraternity & sorority community, as well as serve as the primary representative for the university's fraternity & sorority system to external constituencies (alumni, advisors, housing corporations, community leaders, etc.).

Application Procedure:
Please include a cover letter and resume.
(Cover letter & resume can be attached at the same time in the application process.)

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide vision and leadership for the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Life, the fraternity and sorority community, and related issues and initiatives.
2. Lead the community in new and innovative ideas to support the needs of the fraternity and sorority community including leadership development, risk reduction, prevention education, and overall student development.
3. Chair the Fraternity and Sorority Strategic Leadership Committee and implement and track recommendations.
4. Design, implement, and assess meaningful educational programming to minimize risk and enhance the student experience.
5. Build, enhance, and maintain relationships with chapter advisors, national offices, university partners, parents, and other constituents.
6. Supervise, evaluate, and coach two full-time professional staff, two graduate assistants, and multiple student staff.
7. Oversee and coordinate the advisement and leadership of all fraternity & sorority councils including Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), Panhellenic Council (PHC), and Asian Greek Council (AGC).
8. Administer and oversee all operational functions of the department including budget management and multiple gift accounts.
9. Coordinate risk management efforts, including but not limited to Fraternity and Sorority Life Event Hosting Education programs and ongoing prevention education initiatives.
10. Responsible for recognition process and tracking of fraternity and sorority standards and accreditation.
11. Oversee weekly pre and post event meetings with an eye to risk mitigation, education, and event safety.
12. Cultivate a culture of evidence and lead efforts for assessment of student learning outcomes in the fraternity and sorority community.
13. Responsible for implementation of AB 524, the Campus-Recognized Sorority and Fraternity Transparency Act.
14. Serve on university and division committees relevant for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
15. Cultivate strong collaborative partnerships with university stakeholders including the Department of Public Safety, Fire Safety, EEO-TIX, Crisis Support & Intervention and other key units.
16. Participate in Student Life initiatives including but not limited to Director meetings, the Trojan Welcome Experience, and the Student Life Free Expression Committee.
17. Will receive after-hours calls if an emergency occurs in a chapter facility.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Significant expertise in college fraternity and sorority systems and current topics in student life in higher education.
2. Demonstrated experience in community building and engaging multiple key stakeholders.
3. Experience supervising full-time staff.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
5. Extensive experience in the preparation and presentation of educational and leadership workshops.
6. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as well as knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University and (inter)national council policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
7. Ability to take initiative, balance competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
8. Demonstrated cultural competence including proven effectiveness in serving the needs of undergraduate student population.
9. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to contribute to this positive, collaborative team culture. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words, and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Preferred Education:
Master's degree.

Preferred Experience:
7 years progressively increasing responsibility in fraternity and sorority life.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Experience:
5 years in progressively increasing responsibility in fraternity and sorority life.

Limited relocation assistance may be provided.

The annual base salary range for this position is $76,517.81 - $108,859.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.