Assistant Director Academic Career Advising

Assistant Director Academic Career Advising

Department Arts & Sciences & Maxwell - Advising & Career Services

Job Title Assistant Director Academic Career Advising

Campus

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 $64,000 - $69,000

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.

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

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Assistant Director of Academic and Career Advising, reporting to the Director of First Year Advising. plays an important role in the work of the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell advising team. The Assistant Director of Academic and Career Advising provides transformational and strategic leadership and supervision of a team of integrated academic and career advisors. This position also works collaboratively to create 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 and Career 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. The Assistant Director will oversee academic and career programming run directly through the office including but not limited to immersion trips, resume initiatives, and mock interview initiatives.

• 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.

• Maintain knowledge of all academic advising and career counseling functions of the school and of allied offices to effectively advise students, faculty, faculty advisors and other defined stakeholders. Expert level knowledge in academic counseling methods and career modeling will be required to interpret and communicate results of individual aptitude and career assessment instruments with this population.
• Career exploration and counseling experience is required as part of academic advising experience. Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations is necessary, as are excellent interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently interpret and make recommendations for improvement in advising policy and procedure
• Ability to…