Career Advisor

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Career Advisor to deliver career services to students across majors. The role counsels and trains students on career skills and supports events, serving as a liaison to faculty and to employer partners locally and nationally.

Competitive candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in a university or professional setting. The position requires on-campus presence, teamwork, strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in a university or professional setting.
• Experience in college career services or related environment.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Counseling, Advising, & Coaching: Provide career counseling, advising, or coaching to students regarding aligning their major with their interests and talents.
• Teaching & Training: Lead career skills training workshops that facilitate skill development and exploration of relevant career opportunities.
• Present and deliver training using contemporary best practices.
• Develop new programming addressing needs of existing, underserved and new student populations.
• Tracking metrics on career related outcomes such as student appointments, career education engagement, internships, and placement into career and graduate school.

Skills

Team orientation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Career Advisor

Location: Syracuse, NY

Campus: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $62,000- _ $ 64,000

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.

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

Staff Level S4

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.

Job Description

The Student Success center at ECS is currently seeking a career advisor to deliver services to students enrolled in its various majors. The career advisor is responsible for counseling and training students on career skills, as well as supporting special events. This individual acts as a liaison to the appropriate academic faculty at Syracuse University, as well as to employer partners locally and nationally.

Education and Experience

Competitive candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in a university or a professional setting.

Skills and Knowledge

Experience in college career services or related environment and exposure to working with diverse populations.

• Team orientation with interest and ability to work collaboratively; demonstrated willingness to take initiative and aptitude to work independently.
• Good organizational skills and ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and oversee events. Skilled in use of online career resources, career assessments, career center management system and other online resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, alumni, employers, colleagues, faculty and staff.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills. Solid computer skills including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, electronic communications, databases, Internet; knowledge of the world of work.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

Counseling, Advising, & Coaching: Provide career counseling, advising, or coaching to students regarding aligning their major with their interests and talents. Assisting them on all career issues (e.g. internship searches, finding mentors, career transitions, resume/application material critiques, job search strategies, networking tips, interview preparation). Teaching & Training: Lead career skills training workshops that facilitate skill development and exploration of relevant career opportunities. Present and deliver training using contemporary best practices. Develop new programming, e.g. exploration trips, to address needs of existing, underserved and new student populations. Tracking metrics on all career related outcomes, such as student appointments, career education engagement, internships, and placement into career and graduate school. Programs & Major Events: Support planning of special events that facilitate career exploration and progress, including collaborative events across campus that pertain to ECS students, as well as employer information sessions as needed. Develop and sustain relationships across Syracuse University in general, with the Central Career team, and with the external community to support the success of programs and events. Pilot creative approaches to building relationships with employers and solidifying partnerships. Other duties as assigned.

• Assisting them on all career issues (e.g. internship searches, finding mentors, career transitions, resume/application material critiques, job search strategies, networking tips, interview preparation).
• Teaching & Training: Lead career skills training workshops that facilitate skill development and exploration of relevant career opportunities.
• Present and deliver training using contemporary best practices.
• Develop new programming, e.g. exploration trips, to address needs of existing, underserved and new student populations.
• Tracking metrics on all career related outcomes, such as student appointments, career education engagement, internships, and placement into career and graduate school.
• Programs & Major Events: Support planning of special events that facilitate career exploration and progress, including collaborative events across campus that pertain to ECS students, as well as employer information sessions as needed.
• Develop and sustain relationships across Syracuse University in general, with the Central Career team, and with the external community to support the success of programs and events.
• Pilot creative approaches to building relationships with employers and solidifying partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

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Tools/Equipment

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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/114578

Job Posting Date

09/22/2026