Department Code
21802-3015
Department
Arts & Sciences - Honors
Location
Syracuse, New York
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
$62,400 - $64,270
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.
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Honors Program Advisor requested to meet the academic needs of students and programmatic needs of the Honors Program. This position reports to the Assistant Director of the Honors Program. The position advises Honors students among the University’s most outstanding undergraduates on the Honors curriculum and program requirements and on general academic challenges and opportunities.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s and research experience preferred. 1-5 years of experience in academic advising preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Must be an excellent communicator and strong writer; a dedicated mentor; collegial in working with faculty and staff members engaged in mutual projects supporting students.
- Must have the wide-ranging general knowledge necessary to advise undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni engaged in a variety of academic and pre-professional fields; extensive knowledge of University curricula, advising, and administrative processes.
- Adept with understanding and communicating research at the undergraduate and graduate level. MS Office, including MS Access; WordPress, and contemporary and evolving social media platforms.
Responsibilities
General Honors Advising
- Help students coordinate Honors requirements with major requirements; career mentoring; post-graduate education counseling; explore internships and networking options with students; help undecided/exploring students think through alternatives and devise a plan to select a major; work as part of the team keeping student records accurate and up to date in the Honors database; help students manage academic stress.
- Honors Thesis Advising
- Help students generate: Thesis topics that map to their interests and strengths; approach potential Thesis Advisors; craft strong proposals and updates; and troubleshoot problems.
- Track student progress to successful completion.
Honors Program Auditing and Communications
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Support advising team in program audits, regular communications with assigned cohort, maintain up-to-date and accurate student records utilizing program databases
Honors Community Support
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Assist with enhancing Honors community through support of academic and community enhancement events, such as Living Learning Community activities, Honors student group programming and Honors orientation.
Other duties as assigned
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.
