California State University
Director for Academic Advising
California State University, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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 $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
Best-in-class Benefits Click here to learn more
CSU Total Compensation Click here to learn more
Salary Grade/Range 1
Recruitment Type Regular (At-Will)
Time Base Full-Time
Pay Plan 12 months
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.
For more department information please visit;
https://www.csus.edu/student-life/academic-advising/
Experience/Education:
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
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 California’s 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 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s 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
https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .
The 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
https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .
Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at
https://www.csus.edu/clery
.
The 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 of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at
clery@csus.edu
.
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 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy
prohibits 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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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 $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
Best-in-class Benefits Click here to learn more
CSU Total Compensation Click here to learn more
Salary Grade/Range 1
Recruitment Type Regular (At-Will)
Time Base Full-Time
Pay Plan 12 months
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.
For more department information please visit;
https://www.csus.edu/student-life/academic-advising/
Experience/Education:
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
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 California’s 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 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s 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
https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .
The 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
https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .
Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at
https://www.csus.edu/clery
.
The 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 of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at
clery@csus.edu
.
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 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy
prohibits 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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