Regional Student Recruitment Counselor (Remote Role)

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is currently accepting applications for a Regional Student Recruitment Counselor position in the Department of University Enrollment Management. The Regional Student Recruitment Counselor (RC) is primarily responsible for regional recruitment, outreach, public relations, and marketing to meet enrollment goals for their designated region/market. Responsibility includes providing the civilian and military sectors with relevant information regarding University programs and services. Selected candidate must reside in the state of Florida.

Job Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Develop 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 regionally to individuals and groups of prospective students and businesses.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of all recruitment and engagement activities and events.

• Maintain contact with prospective students and leads through phone, email, Salesforce (CRM), and Marketing materials to provide career and/or pre-college counseling.

• 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.

• Ensure that all University policies and procedures are followed.

• Collaborate with colleagues to cover one-on-one and group info session

• May require weekend availability on occasion

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires up to 25% travel.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a "Great College to Work For" for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• 1-3 years of related experience

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• 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 driving, Use of vehicle in (drug trafficking, reckless homicide, soliciting), unlawful use of weapons, driving under suspension or revocation, fleeing a police officer, vehicle theft, Improper or illegal lane change, following too close, and passing a stopped school bus while stop sign is engaged.