The Opportunity
The Office of Global Engagement Finance Specialist supports International Programs at each of the University’s campuses, Daytona Beach, Prescott, Worldwide. The Office of Global Engagement currently serves over 300 students and is continuing to experience growth and increased activity. In this context, the Finance Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Office of Global Engagement, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can be successful.
- Administrative support for the Office of Global Engagement. Coordinates travel arrangements and program activities for faculty and staff, as directed by the Director of the Office of Global Engagement. Ensures travel expenses are in compliance with University policies. Interfaces with suppliers to facilitate payment of program obligations. Ensures all obligations are paid timely, accurately and documented appropriately.
- Assists with the preparation of budgets for faculty-led programs. Coordinates faculty-led programs to Ensures program fees are paid, managed, and within budget. Monitor expenditures for active programs.
- Assists students with all aspects of program support, including but not limited to, financial aid, scholarship opportunities and the administration of financial transactions. Represents the Office of Global Engagement at fairs and recruitment events.
- Provides administrative support for faculty and staff to ensure compliance with University business expenses and travel policies as related to financials, more specifically the reconciliation of travel expense reports and procurement card verifications.
- Assists leadership with tracking of data, key performance indicators, and other metrics, supporting tactical operations and strategic planning. Assembles and maintains updated data for reporting of international programs.
- Manages communications on behalf of the Office of Global Engagement and Accounts Payable, as directed.
- Organizes and applies technology tools and electronic data storage.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Compensation
The hourly range for this role is $19.50 - $22.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Three to five years of related professional experience.
Knowledge of business and financial processes and practices.
General knowledge of accounting principles.
Familiarity with financial guidelines and terminology.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312078. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
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.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact [email protected] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered
- Three to five years of related professional experience
- Knowledge of business and financial processes and practices
- General knowledge of accounting principles
- Familiarity with financial guidelines and terminology
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has not been reviewed or approved by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include an automatic university contribution plus additional matching with immediate vesting, which feedback suggests is a standout feature. Additional options like long-term care integrated with life insurance reinforce long-term financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Tuition waivers cover employees and extend to spouses and dependent children, including undergraduate degrees and some graduate study. Paid parental leave for eligible employees further supports families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes a robust holiday schedule with a campus winter closure and a personal leave program that grows with tenure. Many roles observe a four-day summer workweek and receive additional paid time for community service.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Insights
What We Do
Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace. With over 155,000 graduates around the globe, Embry‑Riddle is leading the future – and changing it. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a nonprofit, independent institution offering degree programs at our residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as online through our award-winning Worldwide Campus. Programs at Embry-Riddle cover the various fields within applied science, aviation, business, computers & technology, engineering, security, intelligence & safety and space. The University engages in extensive research that aims to address the unique needs of the future of these industries – thanks to cutting-edge labs and facilities, expert faculty and a dedicated student body. All academic programs at Embry-Riddle are approved for veterans' educational benefits and are accompanied by personalized academic advisement. Visit www.erau.edu for more information. Follow our campuses on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube for a real-time view of life at our campuses. CONTACT INFORMATION: Arizona: [email protected] // 800-888-3728 Florida: [email protected] // 800-862-2416 Worldwide: [email protected] // 800-522-6787
