Administrative Specialist

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 $21.39 – $24.04

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.

S4

Non‑exempt

Standard University business hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (academic year) 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full‑time

UA

The Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice (CGIC) in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University (SU) is seeking an administrative specialist. They will serve as the Center’s primary administrative contact, present in the administrative office on campus during business hours, managing its communications, budget, event planning, advertising, scheduling, and providing academic support to Center faculty, students, visiting scholars and postdoctoral researchers.

This is a grant‑funded position.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200 United. SU is located on the ancestral lands of Onondaga Nation and committed to Native American and Indigenous scholars and students. Initiatives include the Haudenosaunee Promise scholarship, Native (American) Student Program (NSP), and the Indigenous Living Learning Community (ILLC). SU offers a Certificate in Iroquois Linguistics and a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS).

The Center is a multidisciplinary center designed to strengthen the NAIS program, host symposia, enhance NAIS curriculum, and increase opportunities for student engagement and experiential learning in Indigenous studies.

• Qualified candidates will have a college degree or equivalent work experience. Ideally, this will include 4-5 years of administrative, student services, or managerial experience.
• Applicants should also have proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional suite, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and requests.
• Preference will be given to those with experience working with under‑represented scholars and students, and community‑based organizations.

• Strong in Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional suite, with the ability to create and revise documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented individual with a strong capacity for reading and comprehending large and complex documents and applying that knowledge as needed.
• Exceptional customer service ethic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and requests.
• Knowledge of People Soft or related systems.

• Administrative specialist is present in the CGIC office on the Syracuse University main campus during business hours to provide administrative support to Center, and Center leadership to meet deadlines, plan, execute and advertise major projects/events, coordinate Center programming, meetings (including managing zoom attendance at in‑person meetings, when necessary), calendars, and travel arrangements, as necessary.
• Support Center leadership with establishing organizational systems, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for course scheduling and search activities (e.g. for part‑time…