Job Description
The Opportunity
The Assistant Campus Director plays a key role in supporting campus
operations while delivering high-quality student services and
outreach to both military and civilian communities. This position
collaborates closely with campus leadership to ensure the
successful delivery of university programs, student advising
services, and enrollment support.
The Assistant Campus Director provides academic advising to
prospective and current students, assisting with program selection,
degree planning, course registration, and degree completion
timelines. The role supports student success by monitoring academic
progress, providing retention support, and connecting students with
university resources such as admissions, financial services, and
veteran services.
In addition to advising responsibilities, this position actively
promotes the university through outreach initiatives including
college fairs, military briefings, and engagement with local
organizations. The Assistant Campus Director helps maintain strong
relationships with installation education offices and community
partners while representing the university in a professional and
service-focused manner.
This role also supports campus operations by maintaining student
records, monitoring enrollment trends, preparing reports, and
ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The
Assistant Campus Director may act on behalf of campus leadership
when needed and contributes to the overall success and operational
effectiveness of the campus.
This is an in-person position at Lakenheath/Mildenhall Air Force
Base.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading
aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000
students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and
Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide
locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around
the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace,
aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are
advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation
engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government
agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and
shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator,
technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle
will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community
driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the
future of aerospace.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid
leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15
days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid
holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between
Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage
for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and
discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age
26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6%
of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4%
matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal
leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time
employees in your first year.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $17.00. The final offer will
consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience,
along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and
business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or completion of a post–high school program
of 18 months or more.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have SOFA status
Required Experience
- 0–1 years of relevant professional experience in higher
education, student services, enrollment management, advising, or
administrative support.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to
detail.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Ability to advise and support students through academic
planning and university processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other information
systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate student
records and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound
decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with campus leadership,
faculty, and university departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education, student advising,
enrollment services, or academic administration.
- Experience working with military-connected students or within a
military installation environment.
- Aviation background or familiarity with aviation-related
programs.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the
Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for
requisition number
R312171 . Please attach all relevant
materials to your application when you apply online. Complete
submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Full Resume
- Contact information for at least three professional references
(please note that references may be contacted as part of the
interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly
through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within
Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all
individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all
faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal
opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training,
and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment
decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other
terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications,
and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination
and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university
policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status,
predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy
status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local
law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies,
financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.
For further information, please visit our
website .
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or
recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact
eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or
staff.