Associate Director for Involvement & Orientation

Embry-Riddle; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach seeks an Associate Director to manage a unit delivering New Student Orientation programs and large-scale signature events such as Homecoming and Blue & Gold Week.

You will supervise the Assistant Director for Campus Activities and a graduate assistant, collaborating with a broad team across student organizations, governance, fraternal life, and the Student Union to support a vibrant campus culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in related field.
• 2–3 years in higher education student affairs is required.
• Experience coordinating major university events is required.
• Knowledge of orientation programming and campus events best practices.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement New Student Orientation programs.
• Oversee large-scale signature events such as Homecoming and Blue & Gold Week.
• Supervise the Assistant Director for Campus Activities and a graduate assistant.
• Collaborate with student organizations, student government, and fraternity/sorority life.

Skills

Evening hours

Weekend hours

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Student Affairs or related field

Tools

University events coordination

Job description

Job DescriptionThe OpportunityThis position manages a unit that provides programs and events to build community, welcome and orient new students, and support a lively campus culture. The Associate Director plans and implements New Student Orientation programs and the department’s large-scale signature events such as Homecoming and Blue & Gold Week. In addition, this position supervises the Assistant Director for Campus Activities and a graduate assistant. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director and is part of a collaborative team of professionals supporting student engagement across a wide range of areas that also include student organizations, student government, fraternity & sorority life, and the Student Union.About usFor 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.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration or related field preferred.A minimum of 2-3 years of full-time experience in higher ed student affairs is required.Experience coordinating major events, preferably in a university setting, is required.Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and professional standards in the areas of Orientation programming, campus events programming, student development, and student advising.Ability to work evening and weekend hours.To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312104. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:Cover letterResumeContact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.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. For further information, please visit our website.Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact [e-mail] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.