Lead Academic & Professional Advisor

Syracuse University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,400 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in New York is seeking a Lead Academic & Professional Advisor to enhance student academic success and professional development. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive advising to undergraduate students, including direct interaction and workshop facilitation on career paths.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a Master's, and at least 3 years of college-level advising experience. Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of academic policies are essential. Competitive salary range is $62,400 - $66,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in academic advising at the college level.
• Maintain knowledge of academic advising and career counseling.
• Ability to interpret and communicate assessment results.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and professional advising for undergraduate students.
• Manage a caseload to ensure on-time graduation.
• Design and deliver workshops on major selection and career development.

Skills

Academic advising experience

Career counseling knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lead Academic & Professional Advisor

Location: Syracuse, New York
Pay Range: $62,400 - $66,000
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Lead Academic and Professional Advisor plays an important role in the work of the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell advising team. This position is a professional leader with expertise in advising undergraduate students who are exploring major options or have already declared a major. The advisor collaborates with the advising team, faculty, and departments to provide outstanding service to students, supporting their academic and professional goals and timely completion of degrees.

This role carries a full advising caseload. Primary responsibilities include academic advising, career/professional, and post‑graduation planning. The Lead Advisor designs, develops, updates, and delivers workshops for undergraduate students on topics related to major and/or minor selection, program requirements, career development, job search strategies, and graduate school planning. The Advisor works directly with the Assistant Director to advance projects toward the office’s strategic goals.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred. 3+ years experience in academic advising at the college-level is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Maintain current knowledge of academic advising and career counseling functions.
• Expert level knowledge of academic counseling methods and career modeling, and ability to interpret and communicate assessment results.
• Experience in career exploration and counseling as part of academic advising.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently interpret and recommend improvements in advising policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and professional advising through one‑on‑one and group sessions for a cohort of undergraduate students.
• Manage own caseload to ensure all students meet on‑time graduation requirements.
• Support degree audits, maintain accurate student records in the university’s software.
• Design, develop, update, and deliver a variety of career and academic workshops on major/minor selection, program requirements, career development, job search strategies, and graduate school planning.
• Plan and facilitate group advising events and collaborate on campus initiatives for Arts and Sciences/Maxwell students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across schools and colleges to guide students toward successful academic and post‑college paths.
• Partner with Alumni and/or Employer relations to assist in achieving education and career goals.
• Serve as main point of contact for students and guide them through program options.
• Identify, track, and report metrics on career‑related outcomes such as student appointments, career education engagement, internships, and placements.
• Administer and interpret career‑related assessments and collect data through shared career technology software.
• Report metrics to College and University leadership as requested.
• Evaluate progress and assess programming for continuous improvement of student success.
• Provide leadership in academic and professional advising under guidance of the Assistant Director.
• Train and coordinate delivery of advising programming within the team.
• Provide expertise, support, and direction to advisors in the team, and give input on advisor performance to the Assistant Director.

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. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.