Academic Evaluator

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Academic Evaluator for its Daytona Beach campus. This role is crucial in guiding students through their academic journey from admission to graduation. The Academic Evaluator will educate students on academic programs, policies, and procedures, maintain student records, and conduct comprehensive evaluations to ensure all degree requirements are met. The position also involves creating academic advising reports, assisting with commencement preparations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure graduates are prepared for participation. Embry-Riddle is celebrating its Centennial, marking 100 years of leadership in aviation and aerospace education, with campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ, and a worldwide network. The university is committed to STEM education and empowering future leaders in flight, exploration, and discovery.

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree
• Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26
• ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to retirement plan, with no vesting period
• 18 days of personal leave in your first year
• 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: Mid Level