Job Information
Job no:
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Title: Director for Academic Advising
Classification Title: Administrator II
Priority Application Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT
Position Summary
The Director for Academic Advising 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.
Additional Information
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation. This position is eligible for full benefits.)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $9,000 per month - $9,563 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 per month - $16,221 per month
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on operations. May include occasional evenings and weekends.
Department Information
Academic Advising Center offers 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
- Five years of professional experience in college or university student services, including two years professional experience in academic advising or a related service
- Experience working with students, faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse groups
- Experience supervising professional staff
- Experience with and responsibility for program development and assessment
- Experience motivating and managing work teams to design, implement, and evaluate programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of budget and strategic planning
- Extensive knowledge of student development theory and academic advising best practices
- Excellent writing and speaking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
- Demonstrated experience in implementing academic advising structural changes.
- 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
- Ability to complete the background check process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Educational Counseling, Educational Leadership, College Student Personnel, or a related field
- Experience working with college or university faculty and an understanding of faculty governance
- Demonstrated knowledge of database management and student record systems
- Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) technology platforms designed to connect student services professionals, faculty, and administrators (e.g., EAB)
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
Equal Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 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.
Additional Information
Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. A background check including a criminal records check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.
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