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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
042900
Department Code
21805-3011
Department
Arts & Sciences & Maxwell - Advising & Career Services
Job Title
Director of Advising - Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Location
Syracuse, NY
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
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
$85,000 - $95,000
Pay Determination
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
S6
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
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
Job Description
The Director of Advising, Sophomore, Junior and Senior is an important leadership role in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell advising team. This position will be a professional leader overseeing the Academic and Career advising team for Sophomores Juniors and Seniors.
Primary responsibilities include implementation, oversight, and assessment of advising and support programs and practices in order to promote student success and increase 4 year and 6-year graduation rates. Successful candidate will innovate and evaluate programming to address changing student and faculty advisor needs, serve as liaison among advising office, students, parents, faculty, dean, associate and assistant deans as well as other offices across campus.
Education and Experience

• Masters degree required; some doctoral work preferred; Minimum 5 years in Academic and Career advising.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must be able to multi-task, innovate and work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff and students.
• Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and analytical skills
• A working familiarity with advising practices, Syracuse University policy and process is required. Must work effectively with diverse constituencies, employ a resourceful approach to problem solving, make sound and timely decisions, and enjoy working with students.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of the Assistant Dean include strategy, planning and management in four areas: fundraising; alumni relations; collaboration with communication and media relations staff; expanding external relations; and working with an active advisory board.
• The Assistant Dean will play a leadership role at the school; she or he will interact on a regular basis with faculty, staff, administrators, and all of the school's external constituencies as well as major gift, alumni relations, communications, and advancement services staff in the central Advancement and External Affairs division.
• In coordination with Assistant Dean, conceptualize, develop, and implement proactive programming to increase the excellence and effectiveness of academic and career advising and the 4 and 6-year graduation rate for all upper-level students. Partner with directors' team in creating career programming directly delivered by the Office of Student Success.
• Act as a mediator between constituencies in the college by identifying, analyzing and resolving complex issues with students, faculty, and parents, as they pertain to all academic, behavioral, or other concerns. Provide assistance to students in crisis and work with faculty, Student Assistance and other campus resources to resolve problems.
• Under direction of Assistant Dean for Student Success, manage a proactive, cohesive strategy for the professional academic advising and support team to best serve the needs upper-level CAS|MAX students. Innovate new ways to reach students and improve advising services to benefit students and faculty.
• Evaluate and assess success of academic and career programming annually and make adjustments where/when needed.
• Directly supervise two upper-level Assist Directors of Advising to whom the front line upper-level advisors report.
• Retain, develop, and advance the upper-level advising team in their professional practice.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
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.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113572
Job Posting Date
07/01/2026
Application Deadline
Full Consideration By
Job Category
Staff
Message to Applicants