Associate Program Director for Compliance, Pierce Greek Life Center (Student Services Professio[...]

Position Summary

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.

Position Information

• Full-time (1.0 time-based), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Designated as exempt under FLSA and not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., may vary based on operational needs.
• Work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper-division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such is job related.
• Progressive professional student services experience of approximately four years, including advising students individually and in groups and 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 may be substituted for two years of required experience for positions with major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of FERPA and 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 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 in 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; support accountability and decision-making processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, including collaboration with faculty, administrators, student leaders, campus partners, and external stakeholders; facilitation of trainings or workshops; consensus building and conflict mediation.
• 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; follow through with initiative and resourcefulness.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on experience, education, and qualifications within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,320–$9,014 per month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $6,320/month.

Full Benefits Package

• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

San Diego State University is an equal-opportunity employer. All programs and activities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU complies with Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and other applicable anti-discrimination laws.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation on the basis of race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Legal and Compliance Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Background checks and disclosure of prior misconduct are required. The position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083.