SCCPA Nominations and Elections
Join SCCPA Leadership! You can be actively involved in the current and future direction of our organization and student affairs across the state of SC. If you enjoy bringing student affairs professionals together to gain knowledge and grow professionally from each other, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Interested in a position? Individuals who are interested in joining SCCPA Leadership should submit their interest here via the form linked:
Open Positions and
Candidates for Elected Positions
President-Elect (3-year commitment)
The President-Elect is an elected position within the South Carolina College Personnel Association (SCCPA) board and currently serves as part of the Presidential Trio. The main goal for this position is to provide support and oversight to SCCPA’s professional development initiatives and support the President and Past-President in advancing their organizational goals. This position begins a three-year President cycle: Year 1 (2021) – President Elect; Year 2 (2022) – President; Year 3 (2023) – Past President.
Director of Marketing & Communications (2-year commitment)
The Director of Marketing & Communications is an elected position within the South Carolina College Personnel Association (SCCPA) board and currently reports to the President of the organization. The main goal for this position is to provide support to the SCCPA board in matters relating to marketing and communications by giving oversight to branding, organization-wide messaging, social media engagement, and website management. The person in this role assists the board of SCCPA by intentionally communicating the mission and vision of the organization, maintaining updated versions of printed and digital marketing materials, and overseeing the overall enhancement of the various communication channels.
Briahnna Ismail
Briahnna Ismail serves as the Assistant Director of Student Services for the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of South Carolina (USC). She is from Columbia, SC and has always been a Gamecocks fan. Both of her degrees are from USC, and her initial interest in higher education spurred from New Student Orientation and the first-year experience. Currently, her role allows her to work in a blending of both academic and student affairs, related to high-impact practices and experiential learning. Briahnna has been involved in the SCCPA board previously as the Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair, Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Awards and Recognition Chair. As a member of SCCPA since her graduate studies, Briahnna has seen the organization continue to grow and thoroughly enjoys being involved in its programming and planning. Outside of her professional identity, Briahnna is very family-oriented, involved in her local fitness community, and a huge TV watcher.
Director of Membership Development (2-year commitment)
The Director of Membership Development is one of the front-line members of the organization. The primary role for this position is to connect with constituents across the state of South Carolina and to build a membership strategy that increases our membership numbers and retention in accordance with ACPA’s and SCCPA’s Strategic Plans. The Director of Membership Development shall work with appointed board committee members to create meaningful membership and professional development experiences that enhance the profession and learning of SCCPA members.
Qualifications for Elected Position Candidates
Each elected officer shall be a current member in good standing of SCCPA in order to run for office. Nominees for President-Elect must have held an elected or appointed position on the SCCPA executive board within three years of being nominated, or held an elected or appointed position for ACPA, or held an elected position within a recognized student affairs organization.