Assistant Director of Admissions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

1d • $40,000

About The Position

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

Do you have a dynamic personality? Do you love to speak in public and in front of large audiences? Do people comment often on how personal you are and how much you care? Do you consider yourself talented when managing logistics? Have you worked as an Admissions Counselor in High Education already? If so, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Office of Admissions is interested in getting to know you.

Admissions Counselors (Official title is Assistant Director of Admissions) at Embry-Riddle are required to execute a recruitment plan by using available resources to meet targeted enrollment goals to include: national travel promoting ERAU in a variety of forums, creating relationships with high school guidance, consultants and college counselors, maintaining continuous contact with prospective students during the admissions process, and staying current on industry and campus news that could impact the perspective student.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• at least one year of admissions or related experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal positively with the public using good public relation skills
• Effective listening skills
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationship with others
• Be self-motivated and self assured
• Have the capacity to see projects through to successful completion (ie follow-up)
• Be willing to travel extensively (8-10 weeks per academic year), working evenings, weekends and possibly minor holidays
• Possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
• Analytical skills with knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications.

Responsibilities

• execute a recruitment plan by using available resources to meet targeted enrollment goals
• national travel promoting ERAU in a variety of forums
• creating relationships with high school guidance, consultants and college counselors
• maintaining continuous contact with prospective students during the admissions process
• staying current on industry and campus news that could impact the perspective student
• Support co-workers in their assigned territories as needed, to include, but not limited to travel and presentations.

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. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding!
• 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