Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Student Recruitment Counselor (SRC) is a full-cycle recruiter working with prospective students to provide them with accurate information allowing them to make an informed decision. They may represent the university on occasion at educational fairs and tradeshows, as well as other post-secondary enrollment events. Working within the Student Recruitment Division, the Student Recruitment Counselor assists with the development of recruitment plans to meet targeted projections by implementing innovative as well as effective recruitment tactics and initiatives. The Student Recruitment Counselor is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with prospective students through matriculation; assisting prospective students inquiring about various educational opportunities available through the Worldwide/Online Campus; manage projects as assigned; and assisting other departments such as admissions and advising as required. This position supports excellence in student services at every opportunity and seeks to continuously maintain a healthy relationship with university, military, and corporate affiliations. All SRC’s are required to utilize multiple resources and tools throughout their day to day activities for the purpose of effective recruitment.
Please note that due to staffing needs, this position is open to all candidates currently residing in, or planning to relocate to all states within the United States, with the exception of the following states:
California
Washington
Maine
New York
Oregon
Colorado
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.
Qualifications
We are currently searching for someone available for at 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST., but you also need to be available Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST as needed.
Requirements to be able to drive a university vehicle:
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311981. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
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 [contact details available in the full listing] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
The Opportunity:
The Student Recruitment Counselor (SRC) is a full-cycle recruiter working with prospective students to provide them with accurate information allowing them to make an informed decision. They may represent the university on occasion at educational fairs and tradeshows, as well as other post-secondary enrollment events. Working within the Student Recruitment Division, the Student Recruitment Counselor assists with the development of recruitment plans to meet targeted projections by implementing innovative as well as effective recruitment tactics and initiatives. The Student Recruitment Counselor is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with prospective students through matriculation; assisting prospective students inquiring about various educational opportunities available through the Worldwide/Online Campus; manage projects as assigned; and assisting other departments such as admissions and advising as required. This position supports excellence in student services at every opportunity and seeks to continuously maintain a healthy relationship with university, military, and corporate affiliations. All SRC’s are required to utilize multiple resources and tools throughout their day to day activities for the purpose of effective recruitment.
Please note that due to staffing needs, this position is open to all candidates currently residing in, or planning to relocate to all states within the United States, with the exception of the following states:
California
Washington
Maine
New York
Oregon
Colorado
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
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma
- Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of excellence in Customer
Service and/or 2 years of recruitment experience.
- 1-5 years of Financial Aid experience preferred.
- 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 have analytical skills, and technical expertise with
Microsoft operating systems, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user
applications including Salesforce.
- 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 provide excellent customer service to
coworkers, staff, students, faculty, and customers.
- 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 demonstrate excellent organizational skills with keen
attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy of all
content.
- 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.
We are currently searching for someone available for at 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST., but you also need to be available Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST as needed.
Requirements to be able to drive a university vehicle:
- Must possess and maintain a valid, US driver’s license. In some
instances, a valid Class C (CDL) license may be required.
- 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:
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311981. 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)
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 [contact details available in the full listing] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
