Assistant Campus Director

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Spangdahlem; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Assistant Campus Director to support campus operations, provide leadership in the director’s absence, and drive public relations and student services on-site at Spangdahlem, Germany.

The role emphasizes coordinating outreach to civilian and military communities, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with university policies while collaborating with campus leadership on training, budgeting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of 18+ months of education after high school.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have SOFA status.

Responsibilities

• Promote the University through outreach events and community engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships with civilian and military partners.
• Ensure timely completion of registration activities and student account processing.
• Maintain accurate student data in Campus Solutions and related systems.
• Monitor enrollment trends and support reporting on campus operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

Associate degree / 18+ months education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Campus Director (ACD) supports the general administrative operations of the campus while actively contributing to public relations and marketing efforts that provide both civilian and military communities with accurate and timely information regarding university programs and services. This role plays a key part in campus continuity and leadership, ensuring all operations continue effectively in the absence of the Campus Director and/or Associate Campus Director, with minimal supervision from the Worldwide Campus Department of Campus Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the University and its programs through participation in college fairs, unit briefings, community events, and other outreach activities, with emphasis on target audiences, mobile office hours, and military installations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with civilian organizations, military partners, and the local Education Services Officer (ESO) within the Education Center environment
• Ensure timely completion and submission of registration activities, end-of-term processes, and student account collections as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student data in Campus Solutions (CS) and Campus Imaging systems, including appropriate documentation in CS comment screens
• Monitor enrollment trends and support reporting activities related to campus operations and performance metrics
• Enforce all University policies and procedures consistently across campus operations
• Serve in an acting leadership capacity for the Campus Director and/or Associate Campus Director as needed, ensuring continuity of operations with minimal supervision
• Maintain a professional presence and demonstrate strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills in all campus interactions
• Collaborate closely with the Campus Director in support of campus operations, including active participation in required training and effective use of University systems and tools
• Provide student services including academic advising, counseling, degree mapping, preparation of unofficial evaluations, maintenance of student records, and follow-up on student accounts receivable
• Maintain regular in-person contact with prospective, new, and continuing students in alignment with the Campus Communications timeline to support retention efforts
• Support student retention initiatives in collaboration with campus leadership
• Prepare reports and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with established procedures
• Assist in monitoring and processing campus budget expenditures and ensure proper safeguarding of University assets
• Support overall campus financial integrity to ensure operations remain audit-ready at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of campus operations and success

Location

Spangdahlem, Germany - ON-SITE, IN-PERSON POSITION

About Us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs.

With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 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 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is up to $17.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of 18+ months of education after high school
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have SOFA status

Required Experience

• 0-1 years of related work experience

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with an in-depth understanding of information systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet-based tools
• Excellent customer service skills with a strong focus on student and stakeholder engagement
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation background or related experience preferred
• Experience working in higher education, student services, or military education environments is a plus

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