Associate Director for Involvement & Orientation

Embry-Riddle; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off: up to 18 days first year

Tuition coverage for self, spouse and/

Retirement contributions: ERAU 6% + 4%

Personal leave: 15–18 days

Job summary

Embry-Riddle is seeking an Associate Director to lead New Student Orientation and oversee major campus events. You will supervise the Assistant Director for Campus Activities and a graduate assistant, coordinating with student organizations, government, and the Student Union to build a vibrant campus culture.

The role focuses on planning, implementing, and optimizing orientation experiences across the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses, contributing to a dynamic student engagement strategy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of full-time experience in higher ed student affairs required.
• Experience coordinating major events, preferably in a university setting, required.
• Knowledge of best practices in Orientation programming, campus events, student development, and student advising.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement New Student Orientation programs.
• Plan and execute department’s large-scale signature events such as Homecoming and Blue & Gold Week.
• Supervise the Assistant Director for Campus Activities and a graduate assistant.
• Work with a collaborative team supporting student engagement across organizations, student government, and student union.

Skills

Event coordination

Orientation programs

Campus events

Student development

Student advising

Evening/weekend hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field

Job description

Job Description

This 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 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.

Benefits

• 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’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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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