Job Description
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.
The Opportunity:
This administrative support position serves the entire Division of Academic Innovation (DAI) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus with a specific focus on the Executive Leadership team (Dean, Associate Deans, & Executive Directors). The Academic Innovation team is made up of diverse skill sets and individuals, including a Gaming & Simulation Developer, UX Research Analysts, Learning Support & Design Specialists, Instructional Technologists, Instructional Designers, Media Producers, and Instructional Consultants. Our team collaborates to create and implement innovative solutions and identify tools and technologies that address big challenges in education. This is an on-site position (not remote or hybrid) at Embry-Riddle Worldwide Headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL.
The DAI Administrative Assistant supports the DAI and Executive Leadership team with budgetary tasks, division event planning, scheduling, documentation, and multiple other routine administrative duties. This individual assists the executive team in their interactions with leaders, faculty, and staff across the Worldwide campus. This individual is highly organized, has an outgoing personality, the ability to work and make decisions independently or as a member of a cross-functional team, and is able to prioritize tasks. Excellent interpersonal and computer skills are essential, as is the ability to project and promote a positive image of the Division of Academic Innovation, while supporting academic excellence in ERAU’s teaching and learning environment. The individual should be a team player with a strong commitment to service, be self-motivated and independent, and possess at least 1-3 years’ experience providing administrative support, preferably in an academic setting. This position will support a department of 65 plus individuals, where strong organizational skills will be critical.
Qualifications
Required education:
An associate's degree is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Required skills, knowledge, abilities:
- Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook/email). Willingness to evolve and grow technical skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritize tasks assigned by different members of the leadership team.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills required. Prior experience with Wrike, Asana, Trello, etc., is helpful but not required..
- Experience with Workday preferred.
- Ability to work independently and think critically is essential while also possessing the ability to be a team player and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to be discreet with sensitive and confidential information.
Compensation:
The hourly pay range for this position is $16.00-17.00. The final offer will consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs.
Top Skills
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.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Arizona: [email protected] // 800-888-3728
Florida: [email protected] // 800-862-2416
Worldwide: [email protected] // 800-522-6787
