Department Code
21601-2090
Department
Public Communications
Job Title
Assistant Director, Career Development
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 - $64,400
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
Through personal outreach and significant relationship-building, the Assistant Director role is vital to building and maintaining Newhouse brand recognition among employers in the communications industry. This position is responsible for organizing and creating career fairs and career programming for students to find jobs and internships as well as relationship building with employers. This position provides comprehensive career skills training to students to prepare them for post-graduate success. This position is also a vital component of the college’s alumni relations, providing career transition support to alumni.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of industry and/or higher education experience.
Skills and Knowledge
- Experience with social media platforms
- Knowledge of CSM platforms a plus
- Familiarity with AI technologies and tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and experience with prompt development a plus.
- Ability to track data and metrics of employer engagement and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and advocate for a diverse student population.
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one career advising for students and Newhouse alumni to assist constituents in achieving career goals; this includes, but not limited to, skills assessment and providing strategic career plan.
- Provide students and alumni with expert advice and guidance. Stay current with emerging AI tools and leverage them to enhance students’ career readiness, including integrating technology into advising and job search strategies.
- Oversee Fall and Spring Career Fairs and/or employer engagement events to bring in employers and alumni to recruit Newhouse students. Plan and organize the two major career fairs with possible additional virtual components. Secure venues, negotiate with vendors, arrange catering, manage materials, promote events to students and employers, and other related tasks.
- Collaborate with employer partners, faculty, and alumni to cultivate and nurture employer relationships that support procurement of full-time and internship opportunities for all Newhouse students.
- Meet with employers in person or virtually to discuss engagement options whether on campus or virtually. Manage itinerary, create interview schedules, secure room reservations, order catering if needed.
- Oversee marketing of employer engagements by working with student graphic designers and student social media teams to promote employer visits to students.
- Collaborate with cross-campus departments on career readiness events and programming.
- Teach skill based seminars (resume/letter writing, internship search, interviewing, job search, etc.) to students and alumni by providing innovated presentations that teaches and builds a strong professional skill set.
- Ideate and implement new approaches to career events, programming and tools to increase functionality, efficiency, and overall benefit to Newhouse students.
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.
