Student Organizations Coordinator

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Student Organizations Coordinator at the Daytona Beach campus. The Student Organizations & Events Coordinator helps oversee campus processes for RSO event management and RSO recruitment. This position will also oversee, advise, and support the activities of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Through a combination of training, advising, and experiential learning, the Coordinator will support students' development of leadership skills and other competencies. This position reports to the Director of Student Organizations and works regularly with department staff responsible for RSO finances. This position is part of a collaborative team of professionals supporting student engagement across a wide range of areas that also include leadership, student government, campus activities, and orientation.

Responsibilities include the following:

RSO Advising and Event Management

• Serve as the advising and event management supervisor for designated categories of RSOs (Academic & Professional). Meet regularly with students to provide support and advice on their events and organizational issues. Support good planning, provide information about relevant university policies and procedures, as well as other guidance for making their organization and events successful.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Sodexo, and other service providers to make sure RSO events receive the support and supplies needed. Coordinate with the Campus Safety, Risk Management, and Legal departments to ensure that RSO events can be carried out in a safe and effective manner. Work to minimize the risk and liability of the university for RSO events.
• Facilitate good communication with students, staff and faculty across campus in support of successful RSO events and activities.

RSO Events System

• Work with the Director in managing all support and approval processes in the RSO Event system in SchedulER. Manage the training process for RSOs for the SchedulER events software.

RSO Recruitment and Showcase Events

• Plan and oversee all RSO program recruitment events (Fall and Spring Activities Fairs, RSO Showcase, events tied to Open House and Preview Day, etc.)

Other Duties

• Collaborate with other staff to offer workshops for professional development within student organizations on topics such as event planning, effective communication, fund-raising, conflict management, and leadership transition.
• Support the Student Engagement & Student Union department by participating in annual large-scale programs, such as Orientation, Homecoming Weekend, and Blue & Gold Week, the campus spirit week. Fulfill other duties as assigned.
• Serve as essential personnel to campus crisis, as designated by the Dean of Students.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off:Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310626. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full 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.

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