Career Advisor

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 $62,000- _ $ 64,000

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.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status Exempt

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

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Student Success center at ECS is currently seeking a career advisor to deliver services to students enrolled in its various majors. The career advisor is responsible for counseling and training students on career skills, as well as supporting special events. This individual acts as a liaison to the appropriate academic faculty at Syracuse University, as well as to employer partners locally and nationally.

Competitive candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in a university or a professional setting.

• Experience in college career services or related environment and exposure to working with diverse populations.
• Team orientation with interest and ability to work collaboratively; demonstrated willingness to take initiative and aptitude to work independently.
• Good organizational skills and ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and oversee events. Skilled in use of online career resources, career assessments, career center management system and other online resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, alumni, employers, colleagues, faculty and staff.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills. Solid computer skills including but not limited to:
  Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, electronic communications, databases, Internet; knowledge of the world of work.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills required.

• Counseling, Advising, &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide career counseling, advising, or coaching to students regarding aligning their major with their interests and talents.
• Assisting them on all career issues (e.g. internship searches, finding mentors, career transitions, resume/application material critiques, job search strategies, networking tips, interview preparation).
• Teaching & Training:
  Lead career skills training workshops that facilitate skill development and exploration of relevant career opportunities.
• Present and deliver training using contemporary best practices.
• Develop new programming, e.g. exploration trips, to address needs of existing, underserved and new student populations.
• Tracking metrics on all career related outcomes, such as student appointments, career education engagement, internships, and placement into career and graduate school.
• Programs & Major Events:
  Support planning of special events that facilitate career exploration and progress, including collaborative…