Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific seeks an Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life to lead the Greek program and advise councils across multiple Greek entities. The role includes oversight of accreditation, risk management, and programming, with collaboration across student services and housing.

The ideal candidate has a background in higher education administration, strong communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science field, leadership education, higher education administration, student personnel, or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of professional or graduate experience in student activities, fraternity and sorority affairs, leadership planning/development, or advising student groups in a higher education setting.
• One (1) year of experience in budget preparation and oversight, staff supervision and leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of Greek Life and development of the chapter accreditation program.
• Advise governing councils and student leaders; coordinate recruitment processes.
• Ensure risk management practices and compliance in programming; work with Residential Life staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

Job Title Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

Department

Campus

Campus Stockton

Posting Number

Posting Number 201304360P

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Number of Months

Number of Months 12

Work Schedule

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 08/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Under general direction of the Assistant Vice President of Student Life, Title IX and Title VI Coordinator ( AVP ), the Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life is responsible for the supervision and management of Greek Life at Pacific. The Assistant Director will provide daily leadership to the Greek program, including: development and oversight of the chapter accreditation program, advising governing councils, oversight of the Fraternity/Sorority Judicial Review Board, coordination of the Greek recruitment processes, and assist in developing a comprehensive strategic plan that includes compliance training and programming to facilitate a thriving Greek Life program and culture.
The Assistant Director also advises and supports each council (Inter-fraternity Council –IFC, Panhellenic- PHC , Professional Greek Council- PGC , and Multicultural Council - MGC ), with weekly meetings along with advising of student organization leaders, providing comprehensive direction and guidance in planning projects and events; serving as a resource to students; assessing and maintaining risk management practices; ensuring compliance with all educational programming. The Assistant Director will also work in conjunction with Residential Life & Housing staff to strategically support housed Greek-lettered organizations.
Regular hours will be Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm with additional evening or weekend availability required for department, division or university events.
Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute.

This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social science field, leadership education, higher education administration, student personnel, or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of professional or graduate experience in student activities, fraternity and sorority affairs, leadership planning/development, or advising student groups in a higher education setting.
• One (1) year of experience in budget preparation and oversight, staff supervision and leadership initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Three (3) years of professional experience in student activities, fraternity and sorority life, leadership planning/development, or advising student groups in a higher education setting.
• Membership in a Greek Letter organization.

Skills/Knowledge and Expertise

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the willingness to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations and as a team.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of student activities and of the motivations of students who participate in them.
• Ability to sustain communication with diverse groups, anticipate problems, reconcile conflicts, and maintain a strong philosophical base for student activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required for interaction with variety of individuals (students, parents, faculty) and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision, administration, organization and programming skills
• Proficiency in standard office computer programs and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues of student development, diversity, and populations with special needs.
• Possesses functional knowledge of fraternity and sorority life and be able to work effectively with university students, staff and faculty; Exceptional relationship building with National FSL organization partners and community leaders connected to Greek matters.
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, energetic; take initiative; be mature, collaborative, and approachable and have a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment during standard business hours, with weekend and after-hours required to attend student, division and University events. Some travel may be required including to other campuses and attending relevant conferences or other professional development sessions.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $70,304 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.