Job Description

The Opportunity: 

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.

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous leadership experience in an academic setting overseeing curriculum management, accreditation processes, and faculty credentialing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide faculty and staff.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, managing and performance evaluations.
• Ability to manage and develop teams, including mentoring and supporting faculty and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with leadership, faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across departments and colleges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to address complex academic and administrative issues.
• Knowledge of academic policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and the requirements for faculty credentialing.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, student information systems, academic software and other digital tools used in higher education.