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

Working Title: MESA Academic Advisor II

Classification Title: Student Services Professional II (SSP II)

Posting Details 

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

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. Under general supervision of Director of MESA Office, the Academic Advisor II provides support to ECS students on program curriculum and course selection for the major, as well as on General Education and graduation requirements. The Academic Advisor II engages in a developmental process that helps clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values. The incumbent needs to be sensitive to the needs of the diverse and underserved student population and aims to create a supportive environment that empowers students to excel in their studies and make the most of their college experience.

FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $ 5,083.00 per month - $ 5,336.00 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $ 5,083.00 per month - $ 7,228.00 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional weekends for campus events. Summer Hours (May- August) will be 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

The MESA Program at Sacramento State is an academic support program within the College of Engineering and Computer Science. MESA helps students develop personally and professionally in preparation for the corporate world. MESA creates a family-like culture where students feel supported in their academic careers.

For more information, please visit: https://www.csus.edu/college/engineering-computer-science/mesa/

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.

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 cont