Elder in Residence, Esak timá Native Student Resource Center Two Positions

Position: Elder in Residence, Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center (Two Positions) Job no: 561554 Work type: Staff Location: Sacramento Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Time Varies, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location) Classification Title: Student Services Professional IB (SSP IB) Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT Position Summary The Elder in Residence (Elder) is an important element of the overall counseling program of the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center. The Elder will meet weekly with students, both individually and in small groups, to determine specific student needs and how those needs might be met. In addition, the Elder will meet with representatives of the nine local Tribal Nations to ensure that the Center programming is responsive to student needs.

The Elder also assists Center staff with coordination of events, facilitate Talking Circle and Cultural Workshops. FLSA: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation) Anticipated Hiring Range :$25.86 per hour. Anticipated hiring rate is at the entry of the classification salary range.

CSU Classification

Salary Range : $25.86 per hour - $36.59 per hour Work Hours :5 hours per week based on the department needs Department Information The Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center (eh-sack-tee-mah) at Sacramento State, residing on Miwok, Maidu, and Nisenan land, strives to support the academic and holistic success of Native American and Alaska Native students and welcomes all students to come learn and engage with our communities. The Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center provides services that support students in their academic journey including academic advising, workshops, peer advising, scholarship referrals, cultural presentations and workshops, student leadership opportunities, and connecting with campus and community resources. We strive to make the center a home away from home where Native American and Alaska Native students’ values and identities are recognized, honored, and celebrated, while providing support services that foster their academic, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

The center is open and welcomes you to come learn alongside us and be in community. For more information, visithttps://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html Minimum

Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities: Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques; principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; and the basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned. Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies. Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.

Equivalent amounts of graduate level job related education may be substituted for the required experience. 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. Additional 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 Ability to provide effective student services such as advising, tutoring, counseling, or other related…