Lead Academic & Professional Advisor

Role Overview

The Lead Academic and Professional Advisor plays an important role in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell advising team, serving as a professional leader with expertise in advising undergraduate students who are exploring major options or have already declared a major. The position collaborates with faculty and departments to support students’ academic and professional goals and timely degree completion.

• Provide academic and professional advising through one‑on‑one and group sessions for an assigned cohort of undergraduate students, ensuring on‑time graduation requirements are met and maintaining accurate student records.
• Design, develop, update, and deliver career and academic workshops on topics such as major/minor selection, program requirements, career development, job‑search strategies and graduate school planning.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni and employers to guide students toward successful post‑college pathways and serve as main point of contact for students regarding program options.
• Identify, track, and report metrics on career‑related outcomes, administer and interpret career assessments, and report data to College and University leadership.
• Provide leadership and training to the advising team under the guidance of an Assistant Director, including input on advisor performance.

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred. Minimum three years of academic advising experience at the college level.

• Deep knowledge of academic counseling methods and career modeling, including interpretation of aptitude and career assessment instruments.
• Experience in career exploration and counseling as part of academic advising.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and organizational skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Capability to independently review and recommend improvements to advising policy and procedures.

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 and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.