Job Description
The Opportunity:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide is hiring a Site Director at the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland location. The Site Director acts as the sole point of contact for Embry-Riddle at this location and is responsible for the academic and operational tasks of the Worldwide site. Duties include academic advising, budget, compliance, facility oversight, and University support (including community relations).
Embry-Riddle offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be explored here: https://careers.erau.edu/benefits
Job Responsibilities Include:
Advisement & Student Services
- Provide personalized advising and support for all assigned students
- Assist students with course registration and degree planning
- Counsel students regarding available options for financial aid, scholarships, tuition assistance, Veterans Affairs benefits, etc.
- Proactively contact students upon admission, during enrollment, and at other critical times during their academic career
- Enter and maintain accurate student records on university platforms to include Campus Solutions, Imaging, and Salesforce
Administration & Site Management
- Attend and facilitate local events to establish community contacts, promote ERAU programs, and connect with prospective students
- Research local opportunities for recommendations to the Office of Professional Education and Business Development
- Work with Senior Director to coordinate with the Scheduling Department and Advising Department on schedules for on-site instruction
- Works with Senior Director to liaise with appropriate governmental authorities, industry and community leaders, and internal departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Develop, monitor, and control the fiscal year site budget
- For sites on military installations, coordinate with the educational services office and productively interact with applicable Educations Services Officer
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.
With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.
Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
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.
Excellent customer service skills
Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment
Aviation background or experience desired
