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Assistant Director Academic Program

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Job #  | 043073
Department Code  | 21701-2100
Department  | Law College-Dean
Job Title  | Assistant Director Academic Program
Location  | Syracuse, NY
Campus  | Syracuse, NY
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  | $63,000-$70,000
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.
Staff Level  | S5
FLSA Status  | Exempt
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
Unionized Position Code  | UA
Job Description  | The Assistant Director Academic Program will be reporting to the Director of Academic Programs and working closely with College of Law departments, stakeholders, and areas across campus, the Assistant Director of Academic Programs is responsible for implementation and coordination of the College of Law domestic and international study-abroad short course programs as well as overall work within the Office of Academic Programs. Requires coordinating with Director of Academic Programs and Faculty Directors of international programs to select, plan, and execute domestic and international short courses, including preparation and compliance with budgets. Further, supporting other facets of Academic Programs, such as course and examinations schedules and schedules for course builds, and launch of new Master of Legal Studies online graduate program. This position requires occasional travel, approximately 10% of the time.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United
Education and Experience  | Bachelor’s degree required 5+ years of administrative support in educational setting required 5+ years of student-facing experience and/or event planning experience required. Valid driver’s license required
Skills and Knowledge  | Proven ability to lead, manage, and collaborate with a team. Proven experience managing budgets, expenditures, and executing vendor contracts. Exceptional organizational, communication and computer skills (written, oral and visual). Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, create timelines, make sound judgments independently, and balance multiple deadlines. Must possess the ability to meet program deadlines, work under time constraint pressures, and to multi-task under pressure with great attention to detail. Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across levels at the institution. Proficiency in Blackboard, WordPress, Qualtrics, Zoom, Excel, Adobe, ExamSoft, ProctorTrack, and other online platforms used in higher education.
Responsibilities  | Facilitate and support more than twelve 4-to-5-day long in-person domestic residencies for 600+ students per year, on-campus and off-campus, including catering, receptions, securing outside vendors, working directly with venues, planning and coordinating activities, building access, student bios for professors, etc. Secure hotel blocks as needed, transportation, guest lists, visitor access. Assist in coordination of all residency faculty, lecturers, and consultants: managing contracts and payments, access to SU platforms, and residency logistics.
Work directly with Faculty Director(s) of International Programs and Office of Academic Programs to plan and support international short course options for each academic year. Coordinate with Faculty Director(s) of International Programs to select, plan, and execute international short courses, including preparation and compliance with budgets. Create and oversee process for pre-enrollment, manage student enrollment, and share information with Study Abroad. Track enrollment preferences for online course and residency topics to determine future course and scheduling needs. Work with faculty on schedules and logistics, assist students in planning for short courses.
Support launch of new Master of Legal Studies graduate degree program, in conjunction with Associate Dean for Academic Programs and various units (including Center for Online & Digital Learning, the Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, the Bursar, and others), including preparation of course schedule, schedule for course builds, and support of asynchronous courses on Blackboard.
Represent University while traveling and hosting residency weeks in other cities, working with alumni guest lecturers on courses and events, securing event logistics with alumni and other College of Law stakeholders. Some travel required domestically and abroad. Approximate estimated time 10%.
Create shared information source with main campus, veterans affairs, and Bursar on short courses and fees charged. Other duties as needed for Office of Academic Programs.
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.


Quick Link  | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114402
Job Posting Date  | 09/02/2026
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