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MESA Assistant Coordinator

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

May 22, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	MESA Assistant Coordinator
Union Level
Department	Engineering
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201304299P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule	Work performed primarily in a standard office environment. Evening and weekend work is required with some regularity (7-12 Saturdays annually) and evening work 1-3 times a month.
Position End Date
Open Date	05/21/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement ( MESA) program is a statewide program that helps underserved and underrepresented students achieve success in STEM studies and careers. MESA at University of the Pacific supports university students primarily in the School of Engineering and Computer Science ( SOECS) and 6th-12th grade students in Stockton and Lodi Unified School Districts and this number continues to grow each year. Since the inception of the Assistant Coordinator position, we have grown from 23 schools (35 advisors) to 30 schools (50 advisors). In collaboration with MESA staff, the MESA Assistant Coordinator will work with the SOECS Student Services team to coordinate activities and programs related to the MESA University and MESA College prep programs. The MESA Assistant Coordinator will be primarily responsible for assisting with event planning and execution for both the College Prep and University Program in collaboration with the Coordinator; MESA Day planning and execution; MESA website and social media updates; MESA classroom and teacher support; and executing MESA middle and high school student activities including recruitment, summer programs and leadership. The MESA Assistant Coordinator will also work to support the MESA team with university student intake as needed and will creatively contribute to achieving long-term program goals and building strategies to meet the changing needs and services of Pacific MESA.
Essential Functions	Preparation and execution of MESA events. Work with student staff to prepare for events including but not limited to: ordering materials, packing event supplies, preparing signs, printing necessary items, etc. Ensure all preparations are done in advance and ensure event runs smoothly. MESA Day Planning and Event Execution. Work with MESA Coordinator in all planning aspects of MESA Day. Execute MESA College Prep programming for school sites. Includes but is not limited to: Preparing and providing hands-on activities and materials for school sites Ensuring student liaisons are supported in understanding their role at school sites Ensuring MESA staff are set up with school districts for visits (fingerprinting, Live Scan, etc) Keeping track of school site requests Work directly with teachers through school visits to ensure needs of teachers and students are being met. Present findings to director and coordinator to determine necessary programming adjustments, training, and other improvements as needed Assist new teachers with administering hands-on activities and MESA Projects Assist with development and maintenance of processes to streamline MESA programming Materials management: Keeping track of inventory Collecting and maintaining materials requests from teachers Determining and managing efficient methods for processing school-site materials orders Preparing materials lists for student staff to pack for MESA schools Managing deliveries and pick-ups for school site materials MESA enrollment data management: Compiling enrollment submissions to share with teachers Working with teachers to ensure missing information is obtained Providing enrollment assistance to school sites as needed Ensuring all enrollment completed by deadline Assist with student staff training: Work in tandem with students, walking them through tasks Perform other related duties as assigned or requested University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree. One (1) year of program coordination, specialist, or administrative experience or eight (8) years of experience working in program coordination and/or teaching. One (1) year event planning experience for groups of 500 or more guests. One (1) year experience directly related to working with K-16 students.
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Ability to work and connect with first generation students. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with little to no direction. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties require constant sitting and repetitive motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent walking, standing and simple grasping. Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift up to 25 lbs. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed primarily in a standard office environment. Evening and weekend work is required with some regularity (7-12 Saturdays annually) and evening work 1-3 times a month. Some travel will be required.
Hiring Range	$25.00 - $27.00 per hour (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.