Position Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting and enhancing the fraternity and sorority community? Join us as an Associate Director and take the lead in creating impactful programs and initiatives!

Your Role: As the Associate Director, you’ll supervise staff, develop new programs, propose budgets, and oversee a wide range of educational and social events. Your work will directly support the thriving fraternity and sorority community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise Greek councils and organize leadership training.

• Manage programs promoting alternatives to alcohol and other drugs.

• Engage in student organization judicial processes.

• Assess and uphold standards of excellence within the community.

• Ensure compliance with the California State University System.

Why You'll Love It:  You'll serve as a crucial liaison with alumni/ae advisors, community members, inter/national offices, and campus partners. This role offers the chance to foster growth, inclusivity, and excellence in our fraternity and sorority community.

What We Offer:

Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, leadership, and collaboration. Your contributions will make a significant impact on our campus culture, promoting a positive and inclusive environment, apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will, position offering comprehensive benefits.

• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 

• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  

• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of SDSU's staff and faculty at San Diego State University.  Departments include, but not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Communications Services; Counseling & Psychological Services; Cultural and Identity Centers; Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Military Veterans Program; New Student and Parent Programs; Office of the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Ability Success Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well-being & Health Promotion; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence.     

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity 

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;

• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;

• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;

• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces;  and

• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:

“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”

For more information regarding The Student Life & Leadership Department, click here.

Education and Experience

A master’s degree in counseling, College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or related field is required.  A minimum of 4 years of experience in fraternity and sorority life, student activities, and/or student leadership development in a university setting is essential.  Ideally, the incumbent will have significant experience in a comparable setting.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing, enforcing, and adjudicating policy. 

• Experience working with diverse student populations.

• Experience supervising students and professional staff.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies, and others in committee work, student advising, and community contacts.

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions 

• Experience in developing and managing multiple budgets 

• Experience in event planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.

• Experience in developing and assessing student learning outcomes, including general knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.

• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.

• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.

• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

The expected salary for this position ranges from $60,000 - $72,000 annually.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 9, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by December 7, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stallman at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.