Student Recruitment Manager of Training and Events

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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. The Opportunity The Manager of Student Recruitment Training & Events collaborates with the Assistant Director of Training and Events to develop and manage a strategic training plan that addresses the needs of recruitment teams. This role will design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and resources focused on recruitment strategies, effective communication techniques, and enrollment best practices as well as identify opportunities to enhance training curriculum based on feedback, industry trends, and evolving recruitment strategies. This person will support the planning, coordination, and execution of recruitment events, including Virtual Information Sessions (VISs), College/Education/Career Fairs, and Industry Expos. They will manage event logistics, including CRM resources, scheduling, and promotional efforts, and ensure seamless execution of events to provide an exceptional experience for prospective students and internal stakeholders. Provide leadership and support to recruitment teams, offering guidance, mentorship, and resources to enhance their effectiveness in student engagement and enrollment conversion. Fostering a collaborative team environment by facilitating knowledge sharing, team meetings, and professional development opportunities, this person will also collaborate with recruitment managers to assess training needs, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance team performance. This role will utilize data analytics tools and the CRM to track recruitment metrics, evaluate training effectiveness, and measure event and training outcomes as well as generate reports and analysis to assess recruitment performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. This role will also prepare regular reports for the Assistant Director of Training and Events to communicate training and event activities and outcomes.

Requirements

Associate's degree or completion of program of 18+ months after high school. Bachelor's degree preferred with an area of concentration in education, marketing, communications, or related field
Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, enrollment management principles, and student development theories
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
Proven project management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using enrollment management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Commitment to student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices and campus culture.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a strategic training plan that addresses the needs of recruitment teams.
Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and resources focused on recruitment strategies, effective communication techniques, and enrollment best practices.
Identify opportunities to enhance training curriculum based on feedback, industry trends, and evolving recruitment strategies.
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of recruitment events, including Virtual Information Sessions (VISs), College/Education/Career Fairs, and Industry Expos.
Manage event logistics, including CRM resources, scheduling, and promotional efforts, and ensure seamless execution of events to provide an exceptional experience for prospective students and internal stakeholders.
Provide leadership and support to recruitment teams, offering guidance, mentorship, and resources to enhance their effectiveness in student engagement and enrollment conversion.
Foster a collaborative team environment by facilitating knowledge sharing, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with recruitment managers to assess training needs, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance team performance.
Utilize data analytics tools and the CRM to track recruitment metrics, evaluate training effectiveness, and measure event and training outcomes.
Generate reports and analysis to assess recruitment performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Prepare regular reports for the Assistant Director of Training and Events to communicate training and event activities and outcomes.

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.

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