Academic Evaluator

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity Embry-Riddle is now hiring an Academic Evaluator for the Daytona Beach campus. This position works with students in evaluating progress toward degree in all stages of the student cycle, from admission to graduation. The Academic Evaluator educates students on academic programs, policies and procedures; updates the student record in response to changes or additions; and performs a complete evaluation of each student's total academic record to ensure that all degree requirements are being met in accordance with university policies and standards. This position also creates online audits (academic advising reports), assists in preparations for commencement ceremonies, and coordinates with other departments in preparing graduates for participation. Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, organizational management, communication, or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Initiative and excellent organizational skills; ability to work within a team or independently; ability to organize and prioritize work to be done.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and experience with e-mail/internet, Microsoft applications and imaging systems.
• General knowledge of accepted practices at other institutions; detailed knowledge of ERAU academic policies, procedures, standards and curricula.
• Familiarity with non-traditional educational sources of college level advanced standing credit, such as the military guide from the American Council on Education and national exams such as CLEP and DANTES.
• Experience in advising or student interaction; ability to troubleshoot student issues.
• Familiar with the basic operations of the Office of Records and Registration and best practices in the industry.
• May be required to work weekend/evening hours or during peak periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with various software solutions and/or with implementation of software solutions desired.
• Previous experience with SIS Campus Solutions desired.

Responsibilities

• Supports the admissions process to facilitate accurate evaluations for the award of credit to accepted students.
• Posts all credit and enters the ERAU course equivalency determinations in Campus Solutions for the student’s degree audit.
• Prepares evaluations throughout the academic career from admission to graduation to ensure that all degree requirements will be met for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Updates individual academic advising reports (AAR) in response to changes in program or catalog, advanced standing/placement, course equivalency exams, course substitutions, and flight certificates.
• Educates incoming, continuing, and suspended students on degree programs, academic rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and the interpretation of the catalog as well as the AAR.
• Evaluates off-campus petitions and requests for preapproved courses to ensure equivalency and transferability of credit.
• Enters data into the student information system for identification of prospective graduates, production of graduation reports, production of diplomas, and posting of degrees.
• Processes final grades for graduating students.
• Recalculates GPAs for graduation honors, ABET accreditation requirements, and degree completion eligibility.
• Audits transcripts for accuracy of final GPAs and degree notations.
• Produces degree verification letters for military, government, and employment purposes.
• Assists with other office duties such as registration, orientation, and commencement.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs.
• 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees