Assistant Director Academic Advising

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $ 65,000- $71,500

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

S5

Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full-time

Not Applicable

• The Assistant Director of Academic Advising, reporting to the Director of Upper Division Health and Science Advising, plays an important role in the work of the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell advising team.
• The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides transformational and strategic leadership and supervision of a team of academic advisors in a manner that supports and complements CAS /Maxwell Is faculty advising model.
• This position also works collaboratively with the Director of Operations and Director of Career Advising creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students, carry out the vision for the department, and work synergistically with the Division of Student Success, faculty and academic leaders of the University’s educational programs, and the University in its entirety.
• In conjunction with best practices, the Assistant Director of Academic Advising will design, develop, update, and deliver workshops for undergraduate students on topics related to major and/or minor selection, program requirements, career development, job search strategies, and graduate school planning.

• Master’s degree and experience in a high-level support or a management role in higher education desired.
• At least two years’ experience in academic advising preferred. Experience in assessment, planning, program reviews, self-studies, academic advising, working with individuals under time and multitasking pressures.

• Required:
  
  Expert level knowledge in academic counseling methods and career modeling to interpret and communicate results of individual aptitude and career assessment instruments.
• Career exploration and counseling experience as part of academic advising experience.
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations, excellent interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Also required: ability to independently interpret and make recommendations for improvement in advising policy and procedure; relate well to students, parents, scholars, faculty, staff and others from diverse cultural backgrounds; create and maintain efficient systems and processes; use expert judgement in the managing of escalated cases; proactively identify potential problems and lead to mitigate those problems or student situations for your reports.
• Quality community building and collaboration skills. Strong sense of ethics, written and verbal communication skills. Passion for student development through cutting-edge national practices.
• Sound professional judgment and emotional intelligence.

• Provide academic and professional (career and graduate pathway) advising through one-on-one and group sessions for assigned cohort of undergraduate students.
• Ensure requirements are met for all undergraduate students for on-time graduation.
• Support assigned advising team in degree audits, establish regular communications with advisees, and maintain up-to-date and accurate student records…