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Working Title: Student Athlete Academic Support Assistant

Classification Title: Student Services Professional IA

Posting Details 

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Student Athlete Academic Support Assistant is part of the Student Athlete Resource Center's (SARC) Academic Support Services. Student Athlete Academic Support Assistants provide academic and overall program support in the form of one-on-one mentoring meetings, academic center/study hall monitoring, academic tracking, and serve as a resource for onboarding student-athletes.  

Student Athlete Academic Support Assistants meet with each of their assigned students at least once a week to review their academic progress. In these meetings, the academic support intern discusses and reviews the student's academic progress by reviewing their coursework, syllabi, study skills, time management, class attendance, assignments, and tests. Academic Support Assistants may also provide tutoring, schedule and/or refer out to campus tutoring resources - assisting the athlete in connecting with the support services necessary. 

Academic Support Interns report their students' academic progress, meeting attendance, and other pertinent information to the full-time SARC staff. This can include compiling weekly reports with student-athlete academic status updates to be shared with the respective coaching staff via email or in-person team staff meetings. 

Academic Support Interns may also provide support in student-athlete onboarding strategies which can include learning assessments, online class platform tutorials, class schedule review and textbook acquisition.

These efforts contribute to the Sacramento State retention and graduation success rate initiatives.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)

Anticipated Hiring Range: The salary rate for this appointment is $4,150 monthly.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,150 monthly - $5,076 monthly

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Salary Grade/Range:1

Recruitment Type: Temporary (Annually Renewable)

Time Base: Full Time

Pay Plan: 12 months 

Work Hours: Working hours are anticipated primarily between 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Department Information 

Minimum Qualifications 

Knowledge and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and the techniques and methods of interviewing.

Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews; clearly express ideas and recommendations orally; write clear and concise reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.

Experience:

None required.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. 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.

Required Qualifications 

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Ability to provide effective student services such as advising, tutoring, counseling, or other related duties in a college setting. 
2. Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and administrators.
3. Effective communication skills in-person, on the phone and via online systems.
4. Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while providing direct service to students, even in difficult situations.
5. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
6. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment:

Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Knowledge or familiarity in working with, coaching, or mentoring athletes
2. Knowledge of collegiate athletics environments/NCAA compliance

Documents Needed to Apply (2)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation, may result in disqualification.

You will also be prompted to respond to a supplemental question as part of your application.

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 capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement." As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

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

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

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

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