Assistant Director Recruitment and Outreach

Embry-Riddle; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Student Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Student Recruitment (ADR) to lead regional recruitment, outreach, and marketing to meet enrollment goals. This role supervises Regional Recruitment Counselor(s) and coordinates engagement activities and events regionally.

The ADR will develop a regional strategy, represent the University in forums, and conduct university presentations for prospective students and businesses, both in-person and virtually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Analytical skills with knowledge of information systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and end-user applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication; excellent customer service.
• Recruitment experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional recruitment, outreach, and marketing to meet enrollment goals.
• Supervise Regional Recruitment Counselor(s) and evaluate engagement activities.
• Develop regional strategy and represent the University at events and forums.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual presentations to students, schools, and organizations.
• Collaborate with Education Service Officers, HR, and Enrollment/Marketing liaisons.

Skills

Analytical skills

Information systems knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description – The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Student Recruitment is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment (ADR). The ADR is responsible for regional recruitment, outreach, public relations and marketing to meet enrollment goals for their designated region/market. This person provides civilian and military prospective students and leads with relevant information regarding University programs and services and next steps towards enrollment through virtual, phone, email communication. The role oversees and supervises assigned Regional Recruitment Counselor(s) (RCs) to ensure territory performance and goals are met and evaluates the effectiveness of all recruitment and engagement activities and events. The ADR will be responsible for developing a regional strategy to represent the University in a variety of forums to meet and recruit prospective students, promote programs, establish contacts at local, regional and national industry, college, transfer and military fairs. This person will select, plan and execute event attendance, and conduct University presentations regionally to individuals and groups of prospective students and businesses, both in-person and virtually. The ADR fosters relationships with appropriate contacts to include Education Service Officers (ESO) (where applicable), Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, and Enrollment/Marketing liaisons, as applicable. This role also works closely with other departments to ensure coordination of all recruitment and admissions activities and ensures that all University policies and procedures are enforced.

This is a remote role and moderate travel is required.

Please note that due to staffing needs, this position is open to all candidates currently residing in or planning to relocate to any of the following states: CT, DE, DC, IN, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VI, VT, WV. This position will require travel time away from the office. May work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications
• Proven track record for consistently meeting deadlines with the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations and maintain composure under pressure, often under tight deadlines.
• Must be a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with professional recruitment experience in higher education.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to coworkers, staff, students, faculty, and customers.
• Must demonstrate exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a high standard of personal conduct, professionalism, and integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is vital.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate a willingness to seek guidance and direction as necessary for the performance of duties.
• Must be able to recognize and deal with priorities, recognize, and perform duties not directly assigned.
• Must be able to investigate, problem-solve and take corrective action.
• Moderate travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Marketing/advertising experience
• Prior experience in higher education administration, marketing, and/or counseling
• Aviation experience

Requirements

• To be able to drive a university vehicle: Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers.
• Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence): Three (3) or more at-fault accidents and/or moving violations in the previous 36 months.
• Two (2) or more at-fault accidents or two (2) or more moving violations in the past year.
• Conviction for driving while impaired (DWI, DUI within the last five (5) years).
• Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, racing, careless and reckless driving, implied consent in the previous five (5) years.
• Serious violations result in immediate disqualification and revocation of driver privileges.
• The following are examples of serious violations: Speeding over 15 mph of the posted limit, driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless or careless.

Employment Equity and Diversity

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.

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