Assistant Campus Director

Embry-Riddle; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Embry-Riddle — located at Lakenheath/Mildenhall Air Force Base — seeks an Assistant Campus Director to lead campus operations and deliver high‑quality student services for military and civilian communities.

The role includes academic advising, enrollment support, and collaboration with campus leadership to ensure program delivery and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher; US citizen with SOFA status.
• 0–1 year in higher education, student services, enrollment or admin support.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and degree planning for prospective and current students.
• Support enrollment processes and maintain student records and documentation.
• Prepare reports and assist campus leadership with policy compliance.
• Engage with military-connected students and local partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description The Opportunity

The Assistant Campus Director plays a key role in supporting campus operations while delivering high-quality student services and outreach to both military and civilian communities. This position collaborates closely with campus leadership to ensure the successful delivery of university programs, student advising services, and enrollment support. The Assistant Campus Director provides academic advising to prospective and current students, assisting with program selection, degree planning, course registration, and degree completion timelines. The role supports student success by monitoring academic progress, providing retention support, and connecting students with university resources such as admissions, financial services, and veteran services. In addition to advising responsibilities, this position actively promotes the university through outreach initiatives including college fairs, military briefings, and engagement with local organizations. The Assistant Campus Director helps maintain strong relationships with installation education offices and community partners while representing the university in a professional and service-focused manner. This role also supports campus operations by maintaining student records, monitoring enrollment trends, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The Assistant Campus Director may act on behalf of campus leadership when needed and contributes to the overall success and operational effectiveness of the campus. This is an in-person position at Lakenheath/Mildenhall Air Force Base.

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 position is $17.00. The final offer will consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications Required

Education and Qualifications

Associate’s degree or completion of a post–high school program of 18 months or more. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have SOFA status

Required Experience

0–1 years of relevant professional experience in higher education, student services, enrollment management, advising, or administrative support.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to advise and support students through academic planning and university processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other information systems. Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate student records and documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work collaboratively with campus leadership, faculty, and university departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education, student advising, enrollment services, or academic administration. Experience working with military-connected students or within a military installation environment. Aviation background or familiarity with aviation-related programs.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.