MESA Engineering Support Services Advisor

DESCRIPTION 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. The MEP program at SJSU celebrates everyone's authentic self, their true personality, spirit, and character. We understand that a supportive community of peers and allies is critical to success. It is our belief that diversity is an asset to our growth and development, and that everyone has the potential to achieve excellence.

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. Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/563123/mesa-engineering-support-services-advisor?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11267

Equal Employment Statement:

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.