Job Description
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Student Recruitment is seeking a dynamic individual to
join their team as the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment
(ADR). The ADR is responsible for regional recruitment, outreach,
public relations and marketing to meet enrollment goals for their
designated region/market. This person provides civilian and
military prospective students and leads with relevant information
regarding University programs and services and next steps towards
enrollment through virtual, phone, email communication. The role
oversees and supervises assigned Regional Recruitment Counselor(s)
(RCs) to ensure territory performance and goals are met and
evaluates the effectiveness of all recruitment and engagement
activities and events.
The ADR will be responsible for developing a regional strategy to
represent the University in a variety of forums to meet and recruit
prospective students, promote programs, establish contacts at
local, regional and national industry, college, transfer and
military fairs. This person will select, plan and execute event
attendance, and conduct University presentations regionally to
individuals and groups of prospective students and businesses, both
in-person and virtually.
The ADR fosters relationships with appropriate contacts to include,
Education Service Officers (ESO) (where applicable), Human Resource
Managers, Training Managers, and Enrollment/Marketing liaisons, as
applicable. This role also works closely with other departments to
ensure coordination of all recruitment and admissions activities
and ensures that all University policies and procedures are
enforced.
This is a remote role and moderate travel is required
. Please note that due to staffing needs, this position is
open to all candidates currently residing in or planning to
relocate to any of the following states: CT, DE, DC, IN,
MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VI, VT, WV.
This position will require travel time away from the office.
May work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.
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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information
systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems,
Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet
end-user applications
- Proven track record for consistently meeting deadlines with the
ability to tactfully handle difficult situations and maintain
composure under pressure, often under tight deadlines.
- Must be a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with
professional recruitment experience in higher education.
- Must be able to provide excellent customer service to
coworkers, staff, students, faculty, and customers.
- Must demonstrate exceptionally strong verbal and written
communication skills.
- Must demonstrate a high standard of personal conduct,
professionalism, and integrity and the ability to maintain
confidentiality is vital.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and
demonstrate a willingness to seek guidance and direction as
necessary for the performance of duties.
- Must be able to recognize and deal with priorities, recognize,
and perform duties not directly assigned.
- Must be able to investigate, problem-solve and take corrective
action.
- Moderate travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Marketing/advertising experience
- Prior experience in higher education administration, marketing,
and/or counseling
- Aviation experience
Requirements to be able to drive a university vehicle:
- Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
- Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers.
Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and
Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years
from the date of each occurrence):
- Three (3) or more at-fault accidents and/or moving violations
in the previous 36 months.
- Two (2) or more at-fault accidents or two (2) or more moving
violations in the past year.
- Conviction for driving while impaired (DWI, DUI within the last
five (5) years).
- Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, racing, careless
and reckless driving, implied consent in the previous five (5)
years.
- Serious violations result in immediate disqualification and
revocation of driver privileges. The following are examples of
serious violations:
- Speeding over 15 mph of the posted limit, driving under the
Influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident,
reckless or careless.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the
Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for
requisition number
R312044. Please attach all relevant
materials to your application when you apply online. Complete
submissions include:
- Cover letter
- 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.