Regional Student Recruitment Counselor (Remote Role)

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!  

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace  

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.  

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!   

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.  
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.   
• 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.  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  

Opportunity:      

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!  

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.

Job Description: 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.

Candidate selected for this role will need to reside in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan since they will manage this territory.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
• 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

Driving and Background Requirements:

• Due to the driving requirement s 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. Unacceptable driving records may include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):
• More than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in three years
• More than 2 moving violations and/or accidents in any year
• A major conviction in the last three years, including (but not limited to) driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and/or homicide or assault by motor vehicle