Academic Advisor II

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University in Sacramento is seeking an Academic Advisor II to provide guidance for students on academic probation and general education requirements. This position involves working in a developmental process that aligns educational plans with students' skills and interests.

Candidates should have experience in higher education and the ability to support diverse student populations. This is a full-time role with an anticipated salary of $5,083 per month.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in student services or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds including underrepresented students.
• Ability to compile and prepare reports effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising for freshmen and transfer students on academic requirements.
• Engage students in developing individual educational plans.
• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations.

Skills

Experience in a higher education setting

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency using standard office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field

Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job No: 559026
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification Title: Student Services Professional II

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Friday, July 10, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference: Not Applicable

Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor II is responsible for providing general advising for first‑time freshmen, second‑year students (specifically those on academic probation), and General Education and graduation requirements for transfer and continuing students. The incumbent needs to be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.

The Academic Advising Center offers current students advising on General Education and Graduation Requirements. The Center engages students in a developmental process that helps clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083 per month (Anticipated hiring rate is at the minimum of the classification salary range)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,083 per month - $7,228 per month

Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, M-F, other occasional hours as needed. Summer Hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Department Information: Academic Advising Center offers mandatory freshman and transfer orientation, 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.

Knowledge and Abilities: The candidate will interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative; conduct interviews; analyze data; advise students; and maintain working relationships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies. They will make decisions that have implications with other program or service areas.

Experience: Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or a related field; a master's degree in a job‑related field may substitute 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 related field. Additional specialized experience can substitute for required education.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 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.”

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to independently prioritize, plan and organize work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide direct programs and/or services to a diverse student population.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of students, faculty and the general public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to compile, prepare, write and review reports.
• Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity working with university‑based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply moderately complex rules, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, College Student Personnel, Educational Counseling, or related field
• Knowledge of General Education in the California State University system.
• General knowledge of other related university student services.
• Ability to work occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Clery Act

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR includes security and safety information, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming.

A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to complete the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.

Note to Applicants

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: Jun 26 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: To be determined