Coordinator for Chapter Services
University of South Carolina
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Job summary
The University of South Carolina invites applications for the Coordinator for Chapter Services in the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support. You will serve as primary advisor to governing councils, oversee recruitment, orientation, and new member education, and coordinate chapter coaching across fraternities and sororities.
You will develop leadership programs, support risk management and assessment initiatives, and collaborate with campus offices to create an inclusive Greek
Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience.
- Equivalent certification, training, or experience may be considered.
- Membership in a Greek organization strongly preferred.
- Master’s degree in higher education or related field preferred.
- Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Advise at least one governing council, oversee recruitment and new member education.
- Coach a cohort of chapters and liaise with university staff.
- Support leadership and harm‑reduction programming and recruit leaders.
- Train student leaders in membership and academic records management.
- Implement education and assessment to develop leadership skills.
- Supervise student staff and ensure career readiness.
- Assist in emergency support and on‑call rotation.
Skills
Education
Job description
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
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Professional Development Opportunities
College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
Department SAAS Fraternity & Sorority Life
State Pay Range
State Pay Range G07
USC Market Range
USC Market Range MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated Hiring Range $45,181 - $65,512
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Posting Summary Logo 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.
- 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?
- 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 finanes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 finanes. 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
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.
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