Director for Academic Advising

Working Title: Director for Academic Advising

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday January 4 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Note to Applicants

Qualified applicants will be contacted by late January. Anticipated start date for this appointment is prior to the Fall 2026 semester.

Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Director for Academic Advising (Director) reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students (AVP/DOS) and supervises the daily and ongoing operation of the Academic Advising Center. The Director collaborates with program coordinators and other campus colleagues to ensure seamless student service delivery including but not limited to overseeing and managing First Year Programming the Second Year Success Program Undeclared/Expressed Interest Advising Drop-In Advising and other advising programs and initiatives.

FLSA:Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation. This position is eligible for full benefits.)

Anticipated Hiring Range:$9000 per month - $9563 per month commensurate with candidates education experience skills and training

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5053 per month- $16221per month

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Salary Grade/Range:1

Department Information

Academic Advising Centeroffers mandatory freshman advising and general education and graduation requirement advising for all students. The Center engages students in a developmental process that helps them clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills interests and values.

For more department information please visit; degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of budget and strategic planning
2. Extensive knowledge of student development theory and academic advising best practices
3. Excellent writing and speaking skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
5. Demonstrated experience in implementing academic advising structural changes.
6. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.

• Ability to complete the background check process.

1. Masters in Educational Counseling Educational Leadership College Student Personnel or a related field
2. Experience working with college or university faculty and an understanding of faculty governance
3. Demonstrated knowledge of database management and student record systems
4. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) technology platforms designed to connect student services professionals faculty and administrators (e.g. EAB)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Applicants will be prompted to respond to a supplemental questionnaire.

Final candidates will be asked to present at a candidate forum.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Campus Safety ActNotification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .

Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.