Academic Advisor II, MESA (Mathematics, Engineering & Science Achievement Program)

About the role

The ECS MESA Office serves under-represented, low-income students in the College of ECS by advising and guiding students, coordinating program activities, fostering a sense of community, and collaborating with College leadership, faculty, and staff to enhance the overall educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to ECS students on program curriculum and course selection for the major, as well as on General Education and graduation requirements.
• Engages in a developmental process that helps clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values.
• Serves as a mentor and advisor to students, providing guidance on academic and personal issues.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure the successful implementation of MESA program activities.
• Fosters a supportive environment that empowers students to excel in their studies and make the most of their college experience.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
• Master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• Knowledge of the engineering, computer science, and construction management programs at Sacramento State.
• Knowledge of General Education in the California State University system.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned.
• General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
• Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
• Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
• Obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews.
• Reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.
• Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required.
• Recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts.
• Rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas.

Skills

• Independent prioritization, planning and organizing work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide direct programs and/or services to a diverse student population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity working with university-based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits package.

Pay

• Salary range: $5,083.00 per month - $7,228.00 per month.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional weekends for campus events.
• Summer Hours (May-August): 7:30am - 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch.

Department Information

The Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Program supports educationally disadvantaged students to attain four-year degrees in engineering or computer science. The program establishes a peer community for its students, most of whom are first in their family to go to college. Rigorous academics, leadership preparation, and collaborative problem-solving training produce highly-skilled graduates who meet STEM industry’s workforce needs. MESA is postsecondary component of MESA California.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and Abilities: Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management. General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related 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 year-for-year basis.
• Experience Required Qualifications: Experience in a higher education setting (e.g. advising, admissions, student programming or development). Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students that may be considered to be “at promise.”