MISSION – What We Do to Support You!
Veteran Career Services is a full-spectrum career services center exclusively dedicated to supporting the career pathways of veteran and military-connected students. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including career advising and development, employer relations and engagement, programs and events, resources, enterprise technologies, mentorship, alumni engagement, data collection, and outcomes reports.
To learn more about the unique opportunities and services we offer, we encourage you to watch our Veteran Career Services video that highlights the support we provide to help you succeed in your career journey.
Jennifer Pluta
315.443.7183
jrpluta@syr.edu
NVRC Suite 012, Appointments via Handshake
Jennifer Pluta, Director of Veteran Career Services
In her role as Director of Veteran Career Services at Syracuse University, Jennifer Pluta is responsible for managing the strategic, operational, budget, and personnel functions that support the career pathways of student veterans. As the Director, Pluta provides leadership and direction for comprehensive career services that directly support the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs’ mission and the commitment of Syracuse University to be the “The Best Place for Veterans ™.” In addition, Pluta manages and oversees student veterans’ success, graduate outcomes, career exploration, and employment pursuits; liaising between employers, University departments, students, and colleges; maintaining and developing new employer contacts and providing career expertise.
Prior to this role, Pluta served in several positions at Syracuse University Office of Career Services including overseeing the University’s internship program, and services as an Employer Relations Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, and Mentorship Coordinator.
Pluta has over 20 years of experience working and leading initiatives in the career services and veteran spaces at the local, state, and national levels. Area of highlights include serving as the President of the Syracuse University Veteran Employee Affinity Group, CO-Lead National Association of Colleges Veteran Affinity Group, Chair of Syracuse University Career Services Network, and Chair Employer Relations Group. Finally, Pluta has presented at numerous conferences and has written original content for publication.
With over 24 years in the United States Army Reserve, Pluta currently serves as a First Sergeant for the 2nd/389th 3rd BDE 98th DIV. As the Company 1SG, Pluta oversees the training, readiness, and execution of all unit missions, ensuring soldiers are mentored and provided guidance and support in their professional growth and career advancement.
Pluta has served over 18 years as an Army Reserve Career Counselor (ARCC) for the Army Reserve Careers Group and as a Senior Army Reserve Career Counselor for the 76th ORC. In these roles, Pluta, led, managed, and evaluated personnel and programs; developed and directed reenlistment and transition programs; conducted conferences, trainings, seminars, inspections, and relationship management. Pluta enlisted in the US Army Reserve in 1999 attached to the 770th EN CO and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom in ‘03- ‘04.
Pluta holds a B.A. in Sociology from Alfred University and an M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse University. She is a certified Master of Career Services, and Global Career Development Facilitator, and completed the National Career Development Association Career Development Facilitator Course.
David Ladd, Veteran Career Services Coordinator
David is an Alum of Syracuse University’s iSchool, earning an MS – Applied Data Science in 2022. In addition to his master’s degree, David earned Certificates of Advanced Study (CAS) in Information Security and Information Management. While a student, David was hired as a part time coordinator by Veteran Career Services through the VA’s “Work-Study” program.
After graduation, David was also hired by Syracuse University’s ITS Department and currently serves as a Database Administrator for the Enterprise Application Support team. In addition to his full time duties for the ITS department, David continues to provide integral support to the Veteran Career Services team with student facing applications, communication tools, and Student-Veteran related analytics.
Adelle Moore, Veteran Career Services Coordinator
Adelle is an experienced program administration and operations professional with a strong background in communications, customer service, and organizational management. With more than fifteen years across supervisory, administrative, and marketing roles, she has built a reputation for improving workflows, supporting teams, and delivering high-quality service. Connecting with people across
organizations and providing top tier administrative support is what she thrives on.
In addition to her professional experience, Adelle has spent more than a decade contributing to nonprofit and local community organizations through event planning, logistics coordination, and digital communications. She has produced charity marathons, organized fundraising events, and managed administrative operations for groups both large and small. Adelle holds a B.A. in English from LeMoyne College and brings strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills to
every project she undertakes.
In her free time Adelle enjoys growing things in her vegetable garden, spoiling her dog, and dressing up in historical costumes while enjoying her hobby of historical reenactment with her husband.