Residential Education Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Working Title: Residential Education Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Classification Title: Student Services Professional IB (SSP IB)

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Wednesday August 12 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Residential Education the Residential Education Specialist (RES) provides academic mentoring and learning support to students living in University Housing Services. The role is responsible for conducting weekly meetings with assigned students to review academic progress evaluate coursework and syllabi support time management and study planning and guide students through upcoming assignments and exams. The RES also connects students to University Housing Services tutoring resources and provides clear information regarding university academic requirements procedures and policies.

The RES is responsible for tracking and reporting on student academic progress maintaining documentation and meeting with students who are academically at risk. This includes developing individualized student success plans to promote academic improvement and persistence.

In partnership with the Assistant Director of Student Success and Recruitment the RES collaborates with Living Learning Communities (LLCs) by attending LLC team meetings offering data-informed insights and supporting student success initiatives within assigned communities.

The role also contributes to departmental advancement by serving on departmental and Residential Education committees supporting programs initiatives and strategic goals.

Additionally the RES supports student engagement and campus life by encouraging student involvement in co-curricular activities both within and beyond the residence halls fostering a supportive and academically enriching residential environment.

FLSA:Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range:$4482 per month. Anticipated hire is at the minimum of the classification salary range.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4482 per month - $6342 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:2

Recruitment Type:Temporary(annually renewable depending on funding)

Time Base:Full-Time

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays. Position works on-site.

Department Information

Offering various and diverse living and learning experiences the University Housing Services Office is an integral part of the educational mission of Sacramento State. As such the office strives to create a welcoming and stimulating environment that prompts students to participate in co-curricular activities that promote life and leadership skills social responsibility and academic success. For more information: Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques; principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; and the basic principles practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned.

Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty CSU administrators student organizations and other private and public agencies.

Experience:

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level jobrelated education may be substituted for the required experience.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a jobrelated field.

Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a yearforyear basis.

RequiredQualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to provide effective student services such as advising tutoring counseling or other related duties in a college setting.
2. Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students staff and administrators.
3. Effective communication skills in person on the phone and via online systems.
4. Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while providing direct service to students even in difficult situations.
5. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of English grammar spelling and punctuation.
6. 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

1. Knowledge of or familiarity with working with residential students.

• 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 park-like 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 Black-Serving Institution (BSI). 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 Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead serve and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and a Black Serving Institution and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.

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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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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