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.

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