Assistant Director, Academic & Career Advising — Pathways

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic and Career Advising to lead a team of integrated advisors and drive strategic direction across the university.

The role oversees programming for major/minor planning, career development workshops, and graduate school planning, while collaborating with faculty and student success divisions to support diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and experience in a high-level support or management role in higher education desired.
• At least two years of academic advising experience preferred, with demonstrated skills in assessment, planning, program reviews, and self-studies under multitasking pressures.

Responsibilities

• Manage office-delivered programming, including individualized advising and career workshops.
• Serve as the primary liaison for pre-health-interested first-year students, coordinating targeted programming and guidance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to align advising practices with pre-health needs.
• Supervise an advising team, providing performance feedback and professional development.
• Serve as an information resource for advisors, students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding advising matters.
• Provide one-on-one and group advising in career and graduate pathways for assigned cohorts.
• Track degree audit status and maintain accurate student records within university software.
• Manage escalated student cases arising from direct-report advisors.
• Work with faculty and staff across schools to guide students toward successful post-college pathways.
• Partner with Alumni and/or Employer Relations to support educational and career outcomes.
• Represent the Office of Student Success at division, department, and university meetings as needed.
• Analyze data on early warning and at-risk students, informing outreach strategies and advising interventions.

Skills

Academic advising

Career counseling

Leadership

Data analysis

Interpersonal

Policy development

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic and Career Advising to lead a team of integrated advisors and drive strategic direction across the university.

The role oversees programming for major/minor planning, career development workshops, and graduate school planning, while collaborating with faculty and student success divisions to support diverse student populations.