Temporary Academic Support Specialist

About the role

One Semester Position: Fall 2026 (August 2026 – December 2026).

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and prior academic support experience with the disability community preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• 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.