Associate Program Director for Compliance, Pierce Greek Life Center (Student Services Professional IV)

CSU Careers • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Program Director for Compliance provides leadership for organizational conduct, policy compliance, and accountability within the Pierce Greek Life Center and the broader Office of the Dean of Students at San Diego State University. Reporting to the Director of the Pierce Greek Life Center, this position leads fraternity and sorority organizational conduct processes, ensures compliance with CSU, SDSU, and state and federal regulations, and manages data, reporting, and assessment related to student organization accountability. The role supports student development, community standards, and a culture of responsibility, wellbeing, and belonging within the Greek Life community. Key Responsibilities: Lead Greek Life organizational conduct processes, including investigations, adjudication coordination, sanctioning, record management, and case tracking using Maxient and related systems. Ensure compliance with federal, state, CSU, and SDSU policies and laws, including hazing prevention, transparency, record retention, FERPA, Title IX, and Clery reporting requirements. Develop, analyze, and prepare reports and data-driven recommendations related to student organization conduct, compliance trends, and policy improvements. Collaborate with campus partners, national fraternity and sorority organizations, and community stakeholders to address conduct issues, promote accountability, and support community standards. Design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and initiatives that promote ethical leadership, restorative practices, and positive organizational culture within fraternity and sorority life. Why Apply? Play a critical leadership role in shaping accountability, compliance, and student development within a large and complex Greek Life community. Work in a mission-driven Student Affairs environment committed to equity, wellbeing, and student success. Gain experience interpreting and applying policy, managing complex conduct cases, and leading compliance initiatives. Collaborate with campus, community, and national partners on high-impact student organization issues. Build advanced leadership experience in student conduct, compliance, data analysis, and program development. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU, watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU . Position Information This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated as 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 Dean of Students is part of the Campus Life subdivision within the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, and includes the following centers: Campus Assistance, Response, Evaluation, and Support (CARES), Center for Commuter Life, Center for Student Organizations & Activities, Esports Engagement Center, Glazer Center for Leadership & Service, New Student & Parent Programs, Pierce Greek Life Center, and SDSU Connects. The Office of the Dean of Students promotes student growth and leadership development through teaching, advising and intentional personal interactions. The Office of the Dean of Students staff encourages and facilitates opportunities for students to connect and engage in the campus community while striving to provide a safe and inclusive campus environment. In addition, the office supports the Dean of Students in serving as a liaison to the College of Education for the purposes of coordinating Graduate Student Assistants and Graduate Interns from the Masters’ Degree in Postsecondary Educational Leadership, Specialization in Student Affairs. Through participation in the activities within the Office of the Dean of Students, students are connected to the University through an array of structured and informal learning opportunities. Students are encouraged, supported and empowered to pursue academic success, personal growth, an understanding of diverse human experiences, and compassionate activism on and off campus. For more information regarding Fraternity & Sorority Life , click here . Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related. Possession of the below required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Requirements

• Knowledge of FERPA and the ability to maintain academic and judicial student records with confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Understanding of reporting responsibilities as a Responsible Employee and Campus Security Authority under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply Title V, CSU, and University policies, procedures, and regulations related to student organizations, governance, conduct, and activities.
• Knowledge of student development theories and best practices in Student Affairs, particularly related to fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, and student engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students and student organizations individually and in groups; review, interpret, and enforce policy; and support accountability and decision-making processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, student leaders, campus partners, and external stakeholders, facilitate trainings or workshops, and serve as a consensus-builder and conflict mediator.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and assess programs, events, and initiatives; administer fiscal and operational resources; utilize technology and data to support compliance, assessment, and student learning outcomes; and follow through on responsibilities with initiative and resourcefulness.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.
• Possession of the below required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Responsibilities

• Lead Greek Life organizational conduct processes, including investigations, adjudication coordination, sanctioning, record management, and case tracking using Maxient and related systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, CSU, and SDSU policies and laws, including hazing prevention, transparency, record retention, FERPA, Title IX, and Clery reporting requirements.
• Develop, analyze, and prepare reports and data-driven recommendations related to student organization conduct, compliance trends, and policy improvements.
• Collaborate with campus partners, national fraternity and sorority organizations, and community stakeholders to address conduct issues, promote accountability, and support community standards.
• Design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and initiatives that promote ethical leadership, restorative practices, and positive organizational culture within fraternity and sorority life.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support : CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings : FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community : Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees