Student Recruitment Counselor
Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Student Recruitment Counselor (SRC) is a full-cycle recruiter working with prospective students to provide them with accurate information allowing them to make an informed decision. They may represent the university on occasion at educational fairs and tradeshows, as well as other post-secondary enrollment events. Working within the Student Recruitment Division, the Student Recruitment Counselor assists with the development of recruitment plans to meet targeted projections by implementing innovative as well as effective recruitment tactics and initiatives. The Student Recruitment Counselor is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with prospective students through matriculation; assisting prospective students inquiring about various educational opportunities available through the Worldwide/Online Campus; manage projects as assigned; and assisting other departments such as admissions and advising as required. This position supports excellence in student services at every opportunity and seeks to continuously maintain a healthy relationship with university, military, and corporate affiliations. All SRC’s are required to utilize multiple resources and tools throughout their day to day activities for the purpose of effective recruitment.
Please note that due to staffing needs, this position is open to all candidates currently residing in, or planning to relocate to all states within the United States, with the exception of the following states:
California
Washington
Maine
New York
Oregon
Colorado
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.
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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 Year's Day.
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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.
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Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
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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.
The annual salary range for this role is up to $43,888 . The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
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Must have a minimum of a high school diploma
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Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of excellence in Customer Service and/or 2 years of recruitment experience.
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1-5 years of Financial Aid experience preferred.
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Proven track record for consistent