Student Life Advisor, Pierce Greek Life Center (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Student Life Advisor to join the Pierce Greek Life Center and support the growth, development, and success of SDSU’s fraternity and sorority community. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with students and Greek Life organizations, providing guidance, education, and programming that promote student engagement, leadership development, and responsible organizational practices.

As a Student Life Advisor, you’ll serve as a primary advisor to fraternity and sorority chapters, Greek councils, and student leaders, offering guidance on organizational operations, leadership development, university policies, event planning, and risk management. You’ll also coordinate educational programs, facilitate student development opportunities, and collaborate with campus and community partners to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive Greek Life experience.

This role is ideal for a relationship-focused professional who enjoys working directly with students, supporting their personal and professional growth, and contributing to a campus community that values belonging, well-being, and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise fraternity and sorority chapters, Greek councils, and student leaders on organizational operations, policies, and student development.
• Provide individualized guidance, conflict resolution support, and education on organizational accountability and risk management.
• Coordinate leadership retreats, educational workshops, recruitment activities, and community-building programs.
• Collaborate with students, campus partners, alumni, and inter/national organizations to support positive Greek Life experiences.
• Support student assistants, maintain organizational records, and contribute to program assessment and improvement.

Why Join Us

• Make a meaningful difference in students' lives through mentorship, advising, and leadership development.
• Help shape a vibrant fraternity and sorority community centered on belonging, well-being, and responsible involvement.
• Enjoy a dynamic, student-facing role that blends advising, programming, education, and collaboration.
• Build meaningful connections with student leaders, campus partners, and Greek Life organizations.
• Grow your career within SDSU's Student Affairs community through professional development and impactful student engagement opportunities.

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Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated 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.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 1 day per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary

The Pierce Greek Life Center at San Diego State University supports a diverse community of more than 40 recognized fraternities and sororities and over 4,500 affiliated student members. The Center promotes academic excellence, leadership development, changemaking, belonging, and student health and safety through advising, educational programming, organizational support, and collaboration with four governing councils: the College Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and United Sorority & Fraternity Council. Through its work, the Pierce Greek Life Center helps students develop as engaged leaders while fostering inclusive, supportive, and responsible fraternity and sorority communities.

For more information regarding the Pierce Greek Life Center, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

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

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development principles, fraternity and sorority life, and student organization advising in a higher education setting.
• Experience advising student organizations, Greek councils, or chapters on leadership development, organizational operations, and university policies.
• Experience planning and coordinating student engagement programs, leadership workshops, recruitment activities, and community-building events.
• Knowledge of student organization policies, risk management, accountability processes, and applicable university regulations.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with experience supporting diverse student populations and building collaborative relationships.
• Experience providing training, mentorship, and guidance to student leaders or student employees.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, including experience managing program records, evaluating outcomes, and coordinating multiple priorities.

Preferred

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