Assistant Director Academic Career Advising

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Assistant Director Academic Career Advising

Syracuse, NY

$64,000-$69,000

The Assistant Director of Academic and Career Advising reports to the Director of First Year Advising and provides strategic leadership and supervision of a team of academic and career advisors. The role designs, develops, delivers workshops, oversees academic and career programming, and works collaboratively with campus partners to support student success.

• Master’s degree and experience in a high‑level support or management role in higher education.
• At least two years of academic advising experience.
• Experience in assessment, program reviews, and working under time pressures.

• Expert in academic counseling methods and career modeling.
• Ability to interpret and communicate assessment results.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in advising policy development and process improvement.
• Effective communication with diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Manage office‑delivered programming and advising for students assigned to the advisory team.
• Coordinate with the Director of Pre‑Health Advising to provide targeted programming for pre‑health first‑year students.
• Supervise an advising team, provide performance feedback, and oversee advising policies and procedures.
• Offer academic and career advising through one‑on‑one and group sessions, support degree audits, and maintain student records.
• Escalate student cases as needed and collaborate with faculty and staff across the university.
• Partner with Alumni and Employer Relations to support student career outcomes.
• Represent the Department in meetings and analysis of early‑warning and at‑risk student data to improve retention.

Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy covers admissions, employment, and access to University programs, services, and activities.