Assistant Director of Graduate and Transfer Admissions

Job Description

Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

The Opportunity

Embark on an exciting opportunity to support graduate and transfer students as they navigate their educational journey at Embry-Riddle. The Assistant Director of Graduate and Transfer Admissions serves as a key resource for prospective students, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the admissions process while helping create a seamless and engaging enrollment experience.

This role combines student-centered service with operational excellence and offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple university departments, build meaningful relationships with students and partners, and contribute to strategic enrollment initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about student success in a dynamic higher education environment.

As part of the Enrollment Management team, you will play an important role in shaping the future student experience while supporting recruitment, admissions operations, data integrity, and transfer initiatives for graduate and transfer populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for graduate and transfer students, providing guidance and support throughout the admissions process via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Review and process applications, render admissions decisions, and maintain accurate applicant records using systems such as Campus Solutions, CRM/Salesforce, Imaging, and Workflow.
• Counsel prospective, admitted, and non-admissible students on admissions requirements, program options, financial aid resources, and university policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Financial Aid, Records, Advising, ISSS, and the Registrar’s Office to support student enrollment and progression.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across CRM and related systems through regular audits, reporting, and quality assurance measures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of transfer guides, transfer portal data, and course equivalency information to support prospective transfer students.
• Represent the Office of Graduate and Transfer Admissions at recruitment events, information sessions, open houses, preview days, orientations, and college fairs.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, college counselors, and international consultants to support recruitment initiatives.
• Stay informed on institutional updates, admissions trends, and developments within higher education and the aviation industry that may impact enrollment efforts.
• Support additional departmental initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.