Department
Center for Disability Resources
Job Title
Temporary Academic Support Specialist
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.
Pay Range
$24.00-$28.00 per hour
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
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, based on student appointments.
Estimated 30-34 hours per week.
Hours may vary based on operational needs during academic year.
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
One Semester Position: Fall 2026 (August 2026 – December 2026). Temporary Learning Strategists work one-on-one with students who are registered with the Syracuse University Center for Disability Resource office (CDR) and have requested academic support with time management, study strategies, organizational development, content tutoring and note-taking skills.
Integral to all interactions between Learning Strategists and CDR students will be applying strategies that aid in mitigating manifestations of a student’s disability and attention to enhancing the critical thinking, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills necessary to maximize the success of students and their academic performance.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and prior academic support experience with the disability community preferred
Skills and Knowledge
- Temporary Academic Learning Strategists must have competency in understanding various academic strategies, campus resources and student learning differences.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with superior ability to adapt to the communication needs and learning styles/preferences of students.
- Commitment to confidentiality.
- Commitment to academic and professional integrity.
- Commitment to and understanding the broad range of needs within the disability community.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive case notes and respond to CDR staff inquiries concerning student progress.
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in mandatory training related to providing support and services to SU students with disabilities.
- Check and respond to all Syracuse University email, using only your email account provided by SU.
- Routinely review calendar for appointments and notify CDR Academic Support front desk of any errors or changes involving schedule.
- Submit reports on all interactions with CDR students within 24 hours of appointment time in system.
- Document and communicate with CDR AS Coordinator or CDR Access Coordinators immediately if in the course of student interaction if there is reason to believe that a student is in an academic or personal crisis.
- Meet one-on-one with students to support executive functioning, study strategies, and connecting with campus resources.
- Support CDR Exam Center during final exam periods.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
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.
