Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, June 5th.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Director, Student Success and Retention, the Professional Career and Male Success Initiative (MSI) Advisor, is responsible for working as a team member within the Career Center and performs a wide variety of generally complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive career education and advising services to students, with particular focus on Male Success Initiative student populations. This includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with students on their individualized educational pathways, creating career plans, setting goals, assisting in declaring majors/minors, and supporting students in making decisions concerning their learning experiences, academic and career goals, persistence, and plans post-graduation. The incumbent works collaboratively with other professional advisors, university staff, faculty, administrators, and coaches to support the educational experience of the students, as well as perform other activities related to career education and student success. Particular focus will be given to the Male Success Initiative (MSI) student population, which includes, but is not limited to, long-term planning and implementation of recruitment and program eligibility, addressing identified student challenges/needs, establishing plans for academic progress and career outcomes, and collaborating with campus partners to offer comprehensive professional, academic, career, leadership, and identity development programming.

Key Qualifications

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred, but is not required. This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job related. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of work experience. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and Google Suite required. Knowledge of databases and student information systems. PeopleSoft preferred. EAB Student Success Collaborative preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred. Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior, and the ability to articulate the purpose of Student Affairs, student success, and academic and career advising programs. General knowledge of the practices, procedures, and trends in Student Affairs, student success, and career advising programs, with demonstrated experience and knowledge of programs and resources that support the persistence and academic success of college students, particularly at-risk student populations. General knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities which the position is assigned.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $5,276 a month. This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption and thereafter comply with routine campus testing requirements. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more about the vaccination requirement at Sonoma State, please visit: https://covid19.sonoma.edu/vaccine-requirement-information.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.