Campus Director, Kadena & Futenma Campuses

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Position Overview: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide announces an exciting opportunity at the Kadena and Futenma Campus locations. The Campus Director is responsible for the operation of all campus and satellite office locations on the island of Okinawa . Reporting to an Associate Executive Director of Campus Operations, the Campus Director is responsible for administrative management and supervises an Associate and Assistant Campus Director. This position works closely with the Worldwide Directors of Enrollment Development in the setting of campus enrollment goals and in the oversight of the student enrollment life cycle, from prospective student to graduate. The Campus Director is responsible for student retention at the Futenma and Kadena campuses.

Job Responsibilities Include:

Students

• Assists students with course registration and other requirements as needed
• Provides academic support as needed
• Assists students in the monitoring of degree maps 
• Supports student persistence through advisement
• Advises to multiple modalities in the best interest of the student
• Resolves student issues or refers them to appropriate colleges or departments for resolution
• Collaborates with Worldwide headquarters in new-student orientation 

Administration

• Plans and hosts EagleVision classes at the campus in collaboration with Worldwide HQ
• Provides timely and accurate data and reports as required 
• Ensures timely imaging of student records 
• Supports electronic documentation and workflow with imaging system
• Conducts veteran's certification
• Coordinates with state government agencies in licensing and compliance issues in coordination with Worldwide headquarters 
• At military installations, coordinates with the educational services office and productively interacts with ESO’s
• Provides updates to headquarters on substantive changes for accrediting bodies

Marketing and Enrollment Management

• Regularly monitors progress to enrollment goals and works with Directors of Enrollment Management to maintain strategies
• Collaborates with the Enrollment Development Directors in the planning and execution of local marketing, industry relations, and community relations
• Conducts prospecting and communication management within the CRM system
• Collaborates with the Enrollment Development Directors in planning and execution of local marketing, industry relations, and community relations
• Attends local events to establish community contacts, promote Worldwide programs, and recruit students
• Coordinates unit briefings and unit classes to provide relevant information and on-site classes to the local military community.
• Engages in Business Development Activities (e.g., corporate educational partnerships) to enhance campus and Worldwide revenue streams

Budget

• In collaboration with Worldwide headquarters, develops and monitors the fiscal year budgets of the campus
• Ensures the safeguarding of all University assets, including physical property, materials, and funds
• Follows up as needed on student accounts receivable 
• Ensures the proper use and control of the Manager’s Operating Fund 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of work-related experience
• Management experience

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to work independently and operate effectively in a geographically dispersed environment
• Prior experience in management and supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and faculty, both face-to-face and at a distance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional image and maintain composure under pressure
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications.
• Must qualify for Individual Logistical Support under US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
• Must maintain POV and US-Japan SOFA drivers license

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience in higher education administration, marketing, and/or customer service
• Residency in Okinawa, Japan preferred