New Student Orientation Coordinator
Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
Working Title: New Student Orientation Coordinator
Classification Title: Student Services Professional III
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Monday May 11 2026 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Not Applicable
Position Summary
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range:Anticipated hire is at the minimum of the classification salary range at $5540 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5540 per month -$7893 per month
Salary will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base:Full-Time
Pay Plan:12 months
Work Hours:Standard work hours are 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday. Weekend and evenings hours will be required.
Department Information
Sacramento State New Student Orientation assists new students in their transition to campus by providing a program that outlines the Universitys academic requirements support programs and ways to get involved and connect with other addition to attending academic advising and talking with campus services course registration is part of the program.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities:
The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment into this classification. Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex studentrelated matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations analyze and define the problem draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Experience:
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 masters 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.
Education:
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.
RequiredQualifications
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Higher education student services experience (e.g. advising admissions residential life New Student Orientation student programming or development).
- Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Experience working with students dealing with highly sensitive issues.
- Experience providing lead work direction.
- Experience with program assessment.
- Demonstrated program development experience.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of campus constituencies including faculty staff and students
- Ability to independently prioritize plan and organize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated data management/interpretive skills.
- Experience providing lead work direction.
- Familiarity working with school-based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).
- Fluent with standard office software packages such as Microsoft Office such as Word Excel and Outlook
- Ability to understand interpret analyze and apply complex rules regulations and procedures.
- Experience advising students individually and in groups on complex student related matters
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Condition of Employment:
- Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
PreferredQualifications
- Masters degree in Educational Leadership College Student Personnel Educational Counseling or related field.
- Knowledge of General Education in the California State University system.
- Experience supporting first-generation low-income and historically underrepresented students.
- Experience supervising student staff.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities without detailed instructions
- Experience utilizing social media.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
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.
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 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.
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