Director of Experiential Programs

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now hiring a Director of Experiential Programs. Reporting to the Executive Director in the Career Services Office, this position is responsible for:

• Manages the University Cooperative Education/Internship Program for Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD students maintaining adherence to the standards of the program. 
• Coordinates directly with Executive Director and departmental leadership to define and ensure co-op policies and procedures are up to date. 
• Advise students who are involved or interested in the Cooperative Education/Internship Program. 
• Manages first level student concerns, policy clarification or decisions on waiver requests. 
• Markets Experiential (Cooperative Education/Internship) Programs creating special programming, presentations, and communication.
• Delivers weekly communications to students during their time on Cooperative Education/Internship.
• Serves as a liaison providing leadership between employers and students for processes and addressing any academic, registration, accounting, and logistical issues.
• Works directly with Career Services Executive Director to liaise extensively with CSO Program Managers, Department Chairs/designated Faculty /Co-op Advisors, and other university departments (SEVIS/ISSS, Financial Aid, Legal, Student Accounting and the Registrar).
• Engages employers and external constituents by facilitating connections with Career Services Executive Director.
• Manages recruiting activities related to Eagle Career Champions Program partners.
• Facilitates employer site visit scheduling, promoting to establish student attendees and management of tracking in Handshake.
• Communicates with employers as necessary for creation or renewal of MOUs, modifications of contracts, before final signature approval from University Director of Business Operations. 
• Oversees accurate completion of Cooperative Education/Internship Program registration contracts and maintains digital records of students and employers. 
• Manages Cooperative Education/Internship Program database in Handshake and ensure accurate input of data.
• Generates Cooperative Education/Internship Program historical reports and distribute as necessary.
• Compiles official reports and surveys for assessment and Career Services professional organizations as requested.
• Administers the marketing, tracking and facilitating the awarding of the Co-op Assistance Award. 
• Contributes to execution of annual Industry/Career Expo and duties as assigned.
• Attends university and departmental functions as well as professional workshops, conferences, seminars, and webinars occasionally outside of office hours. 
• Other duties as assigned.

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 .  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience, including at least 2 years of experience with Career Services and/or Corporate Relations.
• Excellent organizational, technical and analytical skills.
• Exceptional computer competences including ability to maintain, analyze and review data.
• Professional demeanor with above average organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and operate in a team environment.
• Academic and higher education experience a plus.