Coordinator for Chapter Services

Posting Number

STA00650PO26

Job Family

Student Enrichment

Job Function

Student Life

USC Market Title

Student Life Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/134003

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Coordinator for Chapter Services

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

SAAS Fraternity & Sorority Life

State Pay Range

G07

USC Market Range

MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512

Anticipated Hiring Range

$45,181 - $65,512

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Student Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Coordinator of Chapter Services

• Are you passionate about helping students become confident, capable leaders?
• Ready to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant fraternity and sorority community?
• Do you enjoy mentoring students, building relationships, and helping organizations thrive?
• Are you committed to fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and supportive Greek community?
• Looking for an opportunity to support students beyond the classroom and help shape their college journey?

We Have the Job for You!

The Coordinator for Chapter Services is responsible for student advisement, educational programming, and chapter management for fraternities and sororities at the University of South Carolina. This role ensures the development of transformative leaders and allows opportunities for students to participate beyond the classroom activities. This position will actively contribute to the rich, vibrant, and inclusive living and learning experience for all members of the Greek community.

Primary Duties Include:

• Serve as the primary advisor to at least one governing council, oversee their recruitment/intake processes, orientation, and new member education. Attend regular meetings for the council(s). Provide strategic guidance and advisement on council budgets and finances.
• Serve as the primary advisor to a cohort of chapters through the chapter coaching model. Serve as a liaison for the University when working with local/regional/state advisors and national headquarters staff.
• Support leadership and harm reduction programming initiatives. Recruit, market, and facilitate an emerging leaders program for the f/s community.
• Train and oversee student leaders in maintaining membership and academic records, including but not limited to renewal/registration process, chapter roster changes that impact other financial and academic processes, and Beyond The Classroom Matters programs.
• Implement community-wide education, programming, and assessment efforts that support the development of skills that help student leaders prepare for a successful transition to the job field after graduation.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in a Greek organization is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in higher education or related field and/or experience in the areas of curriculum or program development, fraternity/sorority operations, advisement, publications, and computer skills are strongly preferred.
• Fraternity/sorority leadership consultant experience or experience at a national headquarters office is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of student development, leadership theory and public relations.
• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents and community partners on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and executing special events and one-time programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedure as it applies to program coordination and implementation.
• Coordinate multiple high level tasks simultaneously with high degree of attention to detail.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Serve as the primary advisor to at least one governing council, oversee their recruitment/intake processes, orientation, and new member education. Attend regular meetings for the council(s). Provide strategic guidance and advisement on council budgets and finances. Support chapter and council growth through regular assessment and council expansion efforts.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Serve as the primary advisor to a cohort of chapters through the chapter coaching model. Serve as a liaison for the University when working with local/regional/state advisors and national headquarters staff. Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders. Coordinate with FSL staff to support risk management efforts.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Support leadership and harm reduction programming initiatives. Recruit, market, and facilitate an emerging leaders program for the f/s community. Host training workshops and provide education to students planning large scale events.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

15

Job Duty

Train and oversee student leaders in maintaining membership and academic records, including but not limited to renewal/registration process, chapter roster changes that impact other financial and academic processes, and Beyond The Classroom Matters programs.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student staff by fostering a high-impact student employment experience that integrates NACE competencies and other high-impact practices across the full employment lifecycle. Support students’ personal and professional growth through intentional interviewing, hiring and onboarding processes, 1:1 and/or team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance management and evaluation processes, promoting the development of career readiness and transferable skills through student employment.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Implement community-wide education, programming, and assessment efforts that support the development of skills that helps student leaders prepare for a successful transition to the job field after graduation. Partner and collaborate with key campus offices to ensure programs, services, and activities support a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning and work environment.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

15

Job Duty

Assist in the emergency support system for the Greek community and respond to critical incidents as needed. Serve as a member on the on-call duty rotation and as an investigator for the Critical Incident Investigation Team.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

08/26/2026

Job Close Date

10/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 1, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212257

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.