About Syracuse University
What is Syracuse University?
Syracuse University describes itself as "a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit." It sits "in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint," and traces "a pioneering history dating back to 1870." Staff support "more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs" across 13 schools and colleges, teaching over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students.
Where will I work?
Roles are based on the Syracuse, New York campus, and the University is direct about expecting people there. Every posting carries a Commitment to On-Campus Experience statement: the role "requires regular in-person presence," and "Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy." Where flexibility is approved, the Hybrid Workweek option is defined as "work from a remote location, no more than two days per week."
What is the Syracuse University team like?
A broad mix of academic, research and professional staff — budget and finance, IT, libraries, student services, facilities, athletics and administration — across 13 schools and colleges. Standard staff hours are published on each posting as "8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)" and "8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)." Several staff groups are unionised, and every posting states the staff level, FLSA status and pay range up front.
Work-Life Balance
Syracuse runs a formal Flexible Work Arrangements programme. Its Compressed Work Schedule is defined as an "Alternative schedule that compresses a normal workweek into fewer than five days, but not fewer than three days; the same number of scheduled work hours per week are retained." The Flexible Work Policy adds that it "allows eligible staff members to work a traditional 40-hour week over a shorter period of working days. The most common compressed workweek is a four-day, 10-hour schedule (4 days/40 hours or 4 days/37.5 hours)." Hours are compressed into fewer days, not reduced. "Benefits-eligible staff employees are generally eligible to explore a flexible work arrangement," subject to a satisfactory performance rating, 90 days of service for new hires, and supervisor approval. Flextime, staggered shifts and fully remote work are separately defined options.
Perks and Benefits
- Retirement: from your one-year anniversary "the University will contribute 10 percent of your eligible pay, subject to IRS maximums" to your TIAA plan.
- Remitted tuition: full-time employees receive 12 credit hours annually at a full tuition waiver; spouses and domestic partners receive a "tuition waiver of 85 percent."
- Dependent tuition: qualified dependents receive a full, 95 percent or 90 percent SU tuition waiver depending on employee salary, or a Tuition Exchange or cash grant.
- Health: three medical plans (SUBlue, SUOrange, SUPro) through Excellus BCBS, plus prescription, dental and vision cover and health care and dependent care FSAs.
- A base level of life and AD&D insurance at no cost, plus long term disability.
- Childcare: "two early childhood education centers for children of benefits-eligible faculty, staff, and full-time students."
- An Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Plan for eligible employees.
- Discounts, including 20 percent off Syracuse Athletics season tickets.
- Time off: 20 vacation days a year for exempt staff from the first July 1 after hire (10 for non-exempt), rising with service, plus eight University holidays and bonus holidays.