Job Description
Academic Advisor Job #: 042838
Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range:
$62,400 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 Job Description:
The academic advisor plays a vital role in supporting the academic success of a cohort of undergraduate students in the Whitman School of Management. This position provides comprehensive academic advising which includes program planning, choice of major(s), course selection, academic rules and regulations, study abroad options, and academic opportunities to enhance the undergraduate experience, ensure timely degree completion, and support retention efforts. This role requires a strong commitment to student support, excellence communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Education and Experience:
Masters Degree with two (2+) plus years of experience in academic advising at the college-level is preferred. Skills and Knowledge:
Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent technical skills (examples include PeopleSoft, DegreeWorks, and database programs). Strong detail orientation and excellent organizational skills required. Must be collegial and able to deal with potential stressful situations. Experience working in large undergraduate student advising office is highly desirable. Proactiveness, proclivity for solving problems and ability to display a customer-orientation are desirable. Responsibilities:
Advise students in specific curriculum decisions including the choice and scheduling of courses, selection and change of majors and minors, providing referrals to specific departments, schools or colleges as appropriate. Support a cohort of students, such as students on probation, and advise on complex academic and personal issues, making referrals when needed. Advising sessions are primarily one-on-one with some group sessions. Oversee all administrative tasks associated with assigned students including semester degree checks, rising senior audits, degree certifications, athletic certifications, flag maintenance, and daily intake of student forms. Understand, interpret, and provide rationale for SU and Whitman academic policies and procedures to students, parents, faculty, and staff. Utilize campus-wide software and additional technology platforms to track academic progress /degree completion and communicate with faculty regarding student success. Promote and engage in extracurricular involvement on campus for the IMPRESS program. 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 Universitys 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. Application Deadline:
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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113292 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. 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 Universitys 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. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-64cd08a434beb54ab4cc8c9bb97f8d9f
