Job Description

Role Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is currently accepting applications for a Regional Student Recruitment Counselor (RC) position within the University’s Enrollment Management department. The role is primarily responsible for prospective student engagement through in-person, virtual, phone, email, and text outreach; utilizing multiple resources and tools throughout their day-to-day activities.

Part of this responsibility includes providing the civilian and military sectors with relevant information regarding University programs and services. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with prospective students through application; assisting prospective students inquiring about various educational opportunities available through the Worldwide/Online Campus; managing projects as assigned; and assisting other recruitment teams as needed. This position supports excellence in student services at every opportunity and seeks to continuously maintain a healthy relationship with university, military, and corporate affiliations.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is responsible for managing the territory located within the state of Florida. To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within the state of Florida full time.

Job Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain contact with prospective students and leads through phone, email, Salesforce (CRM), and Marketing materials to provide career and/or pre-college counseling.
• Assist in developing a regional strategy to represent the University in a variety of forums and to meet and recruit prospective students.
• Select and recruit at local, regional, and national college, transfer and military fairs.
• Select, arrange, and visit community colleges, local industry partners, and dual enrollment locations.
• Conduct University presentations (virtually and in-person) to individuals and groups of prospective students and businesses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of all recruitment and engagement activities and events.
• Serve as a brand ambassador in messaging and public relations functions of the university.
• Participate in appropriate local events to establish contacts, promote programs, and recruit students and faculty.
• Foster relationships with appropriate contacts to include, Education Service Officers (ESO) (where applicable), Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, and Enrollment/Marketing liaisons, as applicable.
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment (ADR), and other departments within Enrollment Management, to ensure coordination of all recruitment and admissions activities.
• 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 demonstrate excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy of all content.
• Ensure that all University and department policies and procedures are followed.
• Occasional lifting between 40-50 pounds.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require travel time away from the office/home. May work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Driving and Background Requirements:

• Due to the driving requirements associated with this role, qualified candidates must have a clean driving record, and a valid state driver’s license. Each candidate has to meet the University's standards for approved drivers.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, US driver’s license. In some instances, a valid Class C (CDL) license may be required.
• Unacceptable driving records may include the following:
• 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.

Benefits

• Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships.
• 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.
• ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Qualifications

• High school (or GED) level ability in grammar, spelling, basic composition and math.
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing/advertising experience.
• Prior experience in higher education administration, marketing and or counseling.
• Aviation experience.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311604. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact 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 is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.

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