The Opportunity
Join Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as a Temporary Full-Time Site Advisor and make a meaningful impact on the success of military-affiliated and worldwide students. In this role, you'll provide personalized academic advising, foster student engagement, support site operations, and collaborate with campus and community partners to ensure an exceptional student experience. If you're passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive academic advising, degree planning, and student success coaching to assigned students.
Guide students through curriculum requirements, registration, financial aid resources, VA benefits, and graduation planning.
Proactively communicate with students throughout their academic journey to support retention, persistence, and timely degree completion.
Maintain accurate student records and documentation across university systems, including Campus Solutions, Salesforce, and SharePoint.
Support local site operations by assisting with community outreach, student engagement activities, compliance initiatives, and facility coordination.
Collaborate with faculty, site leadership, and university departments to address student needs and enhance the overall student experience.
Assist with budget-related processes, operational planning, and regulatory compliance activities as needed.
Participate in graduation events, local outreach opportunities, and other university initiatives that promote Embry-Riddle's mission.
This is a temporary full-time Site Advisor opportunity located at our Hill Air Force Base site in Utah. The assignment is expected to continue through the end of September 2026 and offers the opportunity to support military-affiliated students while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic higher education environment.
About us
For nearly 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.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is up to $21.10 per hour. Please note that this position does not include fringe benefits.
Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity considerations, and business needs, and may vary from the stated maximum.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse student populations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Experience providing academic advising, student services, or higher education support is preferred.
Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and effectively utilize university systems and software platforms.
Ability to maintain detailed records, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information professionally.
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and graduation activities and travel locally as needed.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service in a team-oriented environment.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311662. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Full CV
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
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision
- Experience providing academic advising, student services, or higher education support
- Proficiency with technology and ability to learn and effectively utilize university systems and software platforms
- Experience maintaining detailed records and handling confidential information professionally
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and travel locally as needed
- Experience with Campus Solutions, Salesforce, and SharePoint
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
