Associate Director, Center for Career and Professional Development

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.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for the position of Associate Director in the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). This is a dynamic opportunity for a student-centered and strategic leader to shape and enhance the career readiness and success of a diverse, high-achieving student population.

The Associate Director will lead a team of career development advisors, driving the delivery of high-impact advising, programming, and employer engagement strategies. In collaboration with CCPD leadership, this role will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with university goals.

Key responsibilities include overseeing individualized student advising, designing and evaluating innovative career development programs and workshops, managing the department's social media presence, and fostering partnerships across campus and with employers. The Associate Director will also play a key role in data management and reporting to inform continuous improvement and highlight departmental impact.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative professional to help elevate career services at a top-tier university known for its excellence in aviation, engineering, business, and STEM-related fields.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field required; Doctorate preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in career advising, counseling, or related areas within a higher education environment.

• Proven leadership experience, including team supervision, mentoring, and staff development.

• Strong knowledge of career development theories, job market trends, and best practices in student career services.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to build partnerships across academic, employer, and campus communities.

• Experience in data-driven decision-making, program assessment, and reporting.

• Proficiency in leveraging digital platforms and social media for outreach and engagement is preferred.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $68,340. The final offer will consider the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition numberR310284. 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.

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