Syracuse University

in Syracuse, NY

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $58,500 - $60,000
Posted: 04/12/2024
Category: Student Affairs and Services; 1 Academic Advising

Job #: 040819
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $58,500 - $60,000
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 responsibilities of the role relate to the College of Engineering and Computer Science's strategic vision for educational excellence and student success by continuing to provide a student support system consisting of an integrated network of faculty and staff who provide holistic support for all students.
The Student Success Advisor guides students on personal and academic development matters which impact academic performance. The Student Success Advisor provides support for the persistence, retention, and educational success of ECS undergraduate students through a comprehensive knowledge of the academic and support programs of the University and a thorough understanding of student development theories in practice. This professional staff member works in parallel with students faculty advisor and career advisor, supporting students in planning and preparing for their engineering/computer science degree programs and careers.
As a member of the College of Engineering & Computer Science advising team, the candidate must embrace our university's core value of inclusivity, ensuring all students and constituents of the university are served in a caring, respectful, transparent, and authentic manner.
Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Higher Education or Counseling preferred; Bachelors degree considered with 3-5 years experience in academic advising, student mentoring, or working with students in higher education.
• Experience with the unique needs of engineering and computer science students and a global population helpful.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills required.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple demands and priorities.
• High capacity to meet deadlines, well-developed time management and organizational skills, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Intermediate level technology skills in Excel, database management, and online platforms preferred.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekends as program requires.

Responsibilities:

• Advises ECS students on personal and academic development in one-on-one sessions for an assigned cohort of undergraduate students.
• Work collaboratively with ECS career advisors and faculty advisors on their advising team to maintain regular communications with advisees, maintain up-to-date and accurate student records utilizing Universitys prescribed software.
• Provides mentoring, support, and intervention to ECS students utilizing individual judgement and discretion dealing with confidential matters.
• Identify in person and/or through faculty interaction and/or through Orange SUccess, at-risk students and provide support, guidance, and referral to appropriate College/University resources.
• Identify, track, and report metrics on all student support initiatives and their outcomes such as student appointments, Orange Success flags, CLASS utilization, etc.
• Evaluate progress and reassess programming and delivery for continuous improvement of student success, give suggestions for innovation and ongoing improvement.
• In conjunction with best practices, design, develop, update, and deliver a variety of workshops for undergraduate students on topics such as: goal setting, time management, study skills, etc.) to support student success and the student experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104291
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action 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.
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
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