Job Description
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is seeking a dynamic,
student-centered, and service-oriented
Integrated Student
Services Counselor to provide exceptional support and guidance
throughout the student lifecycle.
In this role, you will deliver friendly, professional, end-to-end
service to students across multiple service channels, including in
person, by phone, email, and online. The counselor serves as a
trusted resource for students, providing guidance on academic
progress, degree completion, financial aid, student accounts,
registration, enrollment, and other complex student matters. Using
sound professional judgment, you will help resolve issues, promote
student success, and contribute to improved retention and
graduation outcomes.
The Integrated Student Services Counselor develops expertise in
student business services, including registration and enrollment,
student records, financial aid, student accounts, and financial
literacy. This role also maintains a strong working knowledge of
related student support services, such as Veterans Student
Services, Housing, Disability Support Services, Health Services,
Counseling, Tutoring, Academic Advising, Student Employment,
International Student Services, and Career Services, ensuring
students are connected with the appropriate resources to support
their success.
Success in this position requires excellent interpersonal and
problem-solving skills, a commitment to outstanding customer
service, and the ability to confidently navigate complex or
sensitive situations involving students and their families.
Counselors are expected to build meaningful relationships with
students, communicate effectively with a diverse population, and
provide thoughtful guidance from enrollment through
graduation.
As a member of
ERNIE Central , you will help fulfill the
University's mission of providing seamless, integrated student
services by ensuring students have effortless access to the
information, guidance, and support they need to achieve their
academic goals. This role also collaborates closely with
departments and administrative partners across the University to
deliver a consistent, student-focused experience that advances
Embry-Riddle's commitment to student success.
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 annual salary range for this role is
up to $43,888. The
final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills,
qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state
regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall
outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree required. Relevant professional experience
may be substituted for a degree.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Security Clearances
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of student
information systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and other web-based applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the
ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff,
and leadership.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to
students and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative
working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, faculty, and
staff.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization
skills.
- Comfortable engaging proactively and frequently with students
and stakeholders in person, by phone, email, text/chat, and through
virtual meetings.
- Ability to work independently, recognize priorities, take
initiative, and assist team members as needed.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes,
technologies, and systems.
- Strong problem-solving, investigative, and critical-thinking
skills with the ability to identify issues and implement
appropriate solutions.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions,
and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to tactfully handle
challenging situations and remain composed under pressure.
- Willingness to seek guidance and direction when appropriate to
ensure successful performance.
Required Experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of related professional
experience.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the
Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for
requisition number
R311896. 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.