Working Title: Inclusive Engagement Assistant

Classification Title: Student Services Professional 1A

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 20th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

The Inclusive Engagement Assistant will support Inclusive Excellence by assisting with student services and programming at cultural centers and related initiatives, including the Jewish Life and Resource Center. Under close supervision, the incumbent will provide support for events, help with day-to-day tasks, and contribute to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for diverse student populations.

The incumbent will assist in gathering basic information on student needs, helping with program logistics, and providing general support for student assistants and daily operations at the assigned cultural centers. Responsibilities may include helping students and staff plan and promote activities, sharing information about available campus resources, and offering general administrative support.

This entry-level role provides an opportunity to learn about student services work while developing skills in communication, organization, and inclusive programming. The position requires an interest in working with a diverse student body, a willingness to learn and follow established procedures, and a commitment to supporting a sense of belonging and student engagement on campus.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,150 per month

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

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Temporary (1year term)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (evenings and weekends occasionally)

Department Information 

Inclusive Excellence at Sacramento State is committed to fostering a campus environment that embraces, empowers, and elevates all Sac State community members. Our mission centers on fostering a campus culture where every student, faculty, staff, and community member feels a profound sense of belonging—being appreciated for their unique contributions, connected to colleagues, supported in daily work and career development, and proud of our institutional values. We strive to create a better serving institution for all.

IE operations reach all areas of our campus and bridge us with the broader community through three pillars:

• Collaborative Servingness: Engaging all areas of campus and the broader community in shared efforts to uplift and serve all.
• Cultural Insights: Harnessing knowledge and experiences to celebrate cultural richness and create transformative spaces of belonging.
• Compassionate Compliance: Ensuring compassion and belonging, not just regulatory approaches, are embedded into how we operate and lead.

Inclusive Excellence | Sacramento State

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 

Required: Must be comparable to the Minimum Qualifications, appropriate to the skill level of the position, and would allow an incumbent to satisfactorily perform the Essential Functions of the position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Ability to follow directions and prioritize tasks under supervision in a structured work environment.
2. Interpersonal skills to engage respectfully and effectively with a diverse student population.
3. Basic verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to develop the ability to communicate clearly in a multicultural setting.
4. Ability to collect and organize basic information for reports under established guidelines.
5. Familiarity with or ability to learn standard office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
6. Interest in learning student information systems or data tools (e.g., PeopleSoft).
7. Ability to understand and follow established rules, procedures, and policies with supervision.
8. Willingness to contribute to a team environment and support collaborative work with students, staff, and faculty.
9. Ability to assist in basic coordination of student assistants or volunteers as directed.
10. Flexibility to occasionally support events during evenings or weekends.
11. Ability to travel locally for work-related purposes, if needed.
12. Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students and colleagues.
13. 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 

Ability to pass a background check.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

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 is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and 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.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. 

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.