Academic Advisor

Civic Innovation Lab; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Civic Innovation Lab in Syracuse, NY is seeking a part-time Academic Advisor who blends coaching and teamwork. The role offers $57,000 - $77,000 for a year and a chance to own the general call while contributing to a scrappy-but-steady team.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, brings curiosity, attention to detail, and a no-ego approach to problem-solving. We provide full benefits and a long-term career roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• No-ego mindset with the ability to make practical, clear decisions.
• Curiosity and the habit of reading documentation before asking questions.
• Detail-oriented approach with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Trim organizational processes and improve efficiency.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment.
• Write the delegation runbook for the next hire.
• Absorb context quickly and contribute early.
• Earn trust to make plainspoken judgments without a committee.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and NY regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Documentation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This part-time Academic Advisor position sits at the intersection of Coaching and Teamwork, reporting into a Civic Innovation Lab team that values quiet competence. Here's the long and short of it — Civic Innovation Lab pays $57,000 - $77,000, trusts your 4 years, and lets you own the general call.

Key Responsibilities

• Trim Organization processes that have quietly outlived their purpose
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment
• Write the Delegation runbook the next hire wishes they had
• Absorb 5 of context fast and start contributing sooner
• Earn the trust to make plainspoken judgment calls without a committee
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable NY regulations

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated knack for making the no-ego feel manageable
• The kind of curiosity that reads the docs before asking
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy

Civic Innovation Lab has quietly become one of the most scrappy-but-steady names in general, all from a modest office in Syracuse, NY. Curiosity outranks credentials on this general team, so bring questions, not just answers.

We'll invest in you with $57,000 - $77,000, full benefits, and a roadmap that turns this job into a long-term career.

Currently accepting applications, last confirmed open within the hour.