[Hiring] Assistant Director of Student Recruitment @Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Role Description

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.

• 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.
• Oversees and supervises assigned Regional Recruitment Counselor(s) (RCs) to ensure territory performance and goals are met.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of all recruitment and engagement activities and events.
• Develops a regional strategy to represent the University in various forums to meet and recruit prospective students.
• Promotes programs and establishes contacts at local, regional and national industry, college, transfer and military fairs.
• Selects, plans and executes event attendance, and conducts University presentations regionally to individuals and groups of prospective students and businesses, both in-person and virtually.
• Fosters relationships with appropriate contacts including Education Service Officers (ESO), Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, and Enrollment/Marketing liaisons.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure coordination of all recruitment and admissions activities.
• Ensures that all University policies and procedures are enforced.
• This is a remote role and moderate travel is required.
• May work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Analytical skills with 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.
• Dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with professional recruitment experience in higher education.
• Excellent customer service skills to coworkers, staff, students, faculty, and customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High standard of personal conduct, professionalism, and integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and seek guidance as necessary.
• Ability to recognize and deal with priorities and perform duties not directly assigned.
• Problem-solving and corrective action skills.
• Moderate travel required.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers.
• Unacceptable driving records include:
• 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.
• 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 driving.

Benefits

• 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.
• Receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 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 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.