Director for Academic Advising

Director for Academic Advising

Job no: 552823
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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

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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.

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Required Qualifications

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…