Coordinator of Student Engagement and Student Union

Job Description The Opportunity Join Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as the Coordinator of Student Engagement and Student Union and play a key role in creating a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging campus experience for students. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this entry-level professional position serves as the primary advisor for fraternity and sorority life and the Board of Campus Activities while supporting leadership development, student involvement, volunteerism, and Student Union initiatives. If you're passionate about mentoring students, planning memorable campus events, and fostering a strong sense of belonging, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary advisor for Fraternity and Sorority Life, providing guidance on chapter development, leadership transitions, recruitment, accountability, and risk management. Advise and mentor the Board of Campus Activities, supporting the planning and execution of campus-wide programs, traditions, spirit initiatives, and late-night programming. Develop and facilitate leadership education programs, workshops, and training opportunities that promote student growth and success. Build meaningful relationships with students through mentorship, advising, and support for leadership and involvement opportunities. Coordinate and assess fraternity and sorority initiatives, student programming, and engagement efforts to enhance the overall student experience. Support New Student Orientation, Parent and Family initiatives, Registered Student Organizations, and Student Union operations. Assist with departmental marketing, budgeting, purchasing, event logistics, and administration of the university's student organization management platform. Collaborate with campus partners to promote student wellness, leadership development, community building, and retention while serving on committees and supporting university initiatives. 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 professiona l 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. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! 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 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year. Compensation The annual salary range for this role is $45,000 to $52,000 . 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 Bachelor's degree required. Experience in student leadership, fraternity and sorority life, student organizations, event planning, orientation, student engagement, or a related area. Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build positive relationships across campus. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. Willingness to work frequent evenings and weekends in support of campus programs, traditions, and student engagement initiatives. Experience supporting fraternities and sororities or student organizations in higher education is preferred. Familiarity with leadership development, assessment, risk management, and large-scale campus programming is preferred. Experience with student engagement software or organization management platforms is a plus, as is involvement with professional student affairs organizations. To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311663. 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. 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