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San José State University is hiring a MESA Engineering Support Services Advisor. The role provides individual and group advising to students in the MESA Engineering Program, which supports educationally and economically disadvantaged pre-college, community college, and university students pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, and related fields. The advisor also leads life-skills and career services and supports college-wide events, reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Student Success.

Highlights

Provide individual and group advising that supports student success, persistence, and timely degree completion, including confidential guidance for AB540 and DACA, first-generation, low-income, transfer, and historically underrepresented students.
Lead group services and workshops on career readiness, resume and portfolio preparation, interviewing, networking, internship preparation, and financial literacy.
Build collaborations with the Career Center, Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, Engineering Student Success Center, and industry partners to expand students' access to career opportunities.
Plan and support college-wide events such as the Annual Women in Engineering Conference, the Conference for Engineering Development, summer programs for new students, and visits by high school and community college groups.
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Peer Advisors and student assistants who support advising, employer engagement, and internship-readiness activities.
Maintain service, advising, participation, and partnership data, compile statistical reports, and help prepare proposals and reports to funders.
Hold a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field, plus two years of professional experience in student services (a master's degree can substitute for one year).
Preferred background includes a master's degree, a year of advising, career services, or higher education experience, and experience supporting underrepresented STEM students.
Pay range of $5,083 to $7,228 per month for this full-time, on-site position in San José, with evening and weekend work as needed for special events.

MESA Engineering Support Services Advisor Full Description

Job Summary

The MESA Engineering Program (MEP) is dedicated to increasing the number of high caliber, industry-ready graduates from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds completing degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, and more at San José State University. Since 1983, the MESA Engineering Program has provided empowerment and support to educationally disadvantaged pre-college, community college, and university students seeking to pursue baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, computer science, and other related degrees. We achieve this mission by providing high-quality co-curricular programs and access to crucial resources.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Student Success, and receiving work lead direction from the Director for MESA and Student Programs, the MESA Engineering Support Services Advisor will work under general supervision to provide individual and group advising to students in the MESA Engineering Program. The incumbent will also provide leadership in the development, coordination and implementation of life-skills and career services. The advisor will also support college and campus-wide events on behalf of the college, including summer programs for new students.

The College of Engineering is committed to bringing anti-racism practices into services and operations. This position advances strategic initiatives and ensures day-to-day business functions are aligned with the core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group advising services that facilitate student success, persistence, professional development, and timely degree completion.
Assist in implementing assigned program tasks related to student professional development, career readiness, life skills, career transition, internship preparation, and financial literacy.
Assist students with development of basic employment transition plans, including resume/portfolio preparation, interviewing, networking, workplace communication, and professional ethics.
Provide confidential and accurate advising, support, and guidance to MESA students, including AB540 & DACA (in collaboration with the UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center), first-generation, low-income, transfer, and historically underrepresented students.
Assist in development of advising resources, online/virtual tools, and workshop materials relevant to the program.
Develop and lead group services and activities to support students’ personal and professional development.
Collaborate with Career Center, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, Engineering Student Success Center and other campus partners in the development and implementation of targeted, on-going professional development and career development services and activities for undergraduate students in the MESA Engineering Program.
Initiate and build collaboration with institutional and industry partners to facilitate student access/knowledge of career opportunities.
Assist in development and implementation of programs and workshops to prepare students for career transition, employer engagement and successful industry experiences.
Provide event planning support to college-wide diversity and inclusion conferences and workshops including the Annual Women in Engineering Conference, Conference for Engineering Development, summer programs for new students, and visits by high school and community college groups.
Manage recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, and supervision of assigned Peer Advisors and/or student assistants.
Provide guidance and leadership to assigned student staff supporting MESA advising, professional development, employer engagement, career events, and internship-readiness activities.
Maintain accurate service, advising, participation, event, and partnership data and compile statistical reports.
Assess services/activities and use results to inform future program development.
Assist with gathering data and preparation of proposals and/or reports to funders as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to appropriately handle sensitive information and communications with students, parents, employees, employers, alumni, and external agencies.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for special events.
Ability to moderate undergraduate student, alumni, and industry partner forums.
Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required.
Knowledge of related software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, CMS, virtual meeting tools, career platforms, etc.).
Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects.
Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.
Knowledge of career readiness, professional development, internship preparation, employer engagement, and student success practices.
Ability to plan and conduct workshops related to resumes, interviewing, networking, professional communication, career exploration, professional ethics, and internship readiness.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with campus partners, employers, alumni, faculty, staff, and student organizations.
Ability to support students through an equity-minded and culturally responsive advising approach.
Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

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.
Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MA/MS degree.
One year with direct experience in advising, career services or higher education.
Experience supporting underrepresented STEM students preferred.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083/month

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

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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