Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZ and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations Embry-Riddle stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century we have led innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight exploration and discovery.

As we launch our next century we remain committed to excellence innovation and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

The Opportunity

The Center of Mentorship Programs and Student Success (COMPASS) is committed to helping students navigate forward by providing personalized guidance that enhances the overall educational experience and creates meaningful future response to significant recent growth and continued program expansion COMPASS is seeking an Associate Director to support its evolving initiatives.

This full-time position works closely with the Director to oversee the daily operations of the COMPASS mentoring program and to support its continued development. The Associate Director plays a key leadership role in advancing program strategy ensuring operational excellence and supporting both student success and engagement across the institution.

Based at ERAUs Worldwide Headquarters (WWHQ) this role supports Worldwide students while also contributing to strategic efforts to expand mentoring services to residential students as part of a broader university-wide initiative.

Key Job Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Development

• Assist with the design implementation and continuous improvement of peer mentoring programs aligned with institutional goals

• Support the development and ongoing updates of training curricula and resources for mentors and program participants

• Assist in the establishment and refinement of program policies procedures and best practices to ensure consistency quality and effectiveness

Supervision & Staff Development

• Supervise train and evaluate a team of Peer Mentors

• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to graduate interns supporting program operations

• Facilitate regular team meetings professional development sessions and performance evaluations

• Foster an inclusive supportive and growth-oriented team environment

Data Management & Assessment

• Track analyze and report program data including student participation engagement and outcomes

• Utilize data to inform decision-making improve program effectiveness and demonstrate impact

• Prepare reports and presentations for university leadership and key stakeholders

Student Support & Engagement

• Monitor student progress and intervene as needed to support mentee success

• Collaborate with academic advisors faculty and student services to connect students with appropriate resources

• Promote mentoring programs through outreach events and campus engagement initiatives

Collaboration & Outreach

• Partner with campus departments to integrate mentoring into broader student success initiatives

• Represent the mentoring program at university committees events and external conferences

• Support diversity equity and inclusion efforts within mentoring programs

Professional Development & Engagement

• Actively participate in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge skills and program effectiveness

• Attend and contribute to monthly roundtable discussions focused on mentoring best practices student success strategies and program innovation

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Masters degree required in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling or a closely related field.

Experience

• 35 years of related professional experience in student support mentoring advising or a similar higher education environment.

Supervisory Experience

• Demonstrated experience providing supervision training and performance evaluation of student employees and/or graduate interns is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of peer mentoring best practices student development theory and student retention strategies

• Ability to supervise train and evaluate student staff and graduate interns effectively

• Strong ability to collect analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform program decisions and improvements

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and group facilitation

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse campus stakeholders

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive supportive environment for students from varied backgrounds

• Proficiency with data management systems spreadsheets and reporting tools

• Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel periodically to residential campuses to support mentoring programs including participation in events and engagement activities for mentors and mentees

• Knowledge of the higher education student success landscape and academic support strategies preferred

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition numberR311482. 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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