The posting
Job Description
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide is seeking a Site Advisor to serve our Los Angeles, California location. The Site Advisor serves as the primary on-site representative for Embry-Riddle at the assigned location and provides comprehensive academic advising and operational support for the Worldwide site.
This position is responsible for supporting students throughout their academic journey, providing guidance on degree requirements, academic policies, registration, and student success. The Site Advisor also supports site operations, including facility oversight, compliance, University initiatives, and community relations. The position works collaboratively with University departments and local constituents to promote a positive University presence and deliver a high level of student service.
The Site Advisor is expected to build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment. This position plays an important role in representing Embry-Riddle within the local community and supporting the University's commitment to student success.
This is an on-site position based at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide’s Los Angeles, California location. The successful candidate is expected to work on-site and serve as the primary University representative at the location.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Advisement & Student Services
- Provide personalized advising and support for all assigned students
- Assist students with course registration and degree planning
- Counsel students regarding available options for financial aid, scholarships, tuition assistance, Veterans Affairs benefits, etc.
- Proactively contact students upon admission, during enrollment, and at other critical times during their academic career
- Enter and maintain accurate student records on university platforms to include Campus Solutions, Imaging, and Salesforce
Administration & Site Management
- Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders to include the educational services office and productively interact with applicable Education Services Officer.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership and the Scheduling Department to coordinate onsite course offerings and proactively work towards course enrollment.
- Identify, attend, and facilitate local events to establish community contacts, promote ERAU programs, and connect with prospective students
- Works with Senior Leadership to liaise with appropriate governmental authorities, industry and community leaders, and internal departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Develop, monitor, and manage the site’s fiscal year budget effectively.
- Oversee inventory and safeguard university assets.
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 up to $21.10 + $9.14 location stipend. 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
Required Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- At least three years of professional level experience, preferably working with students
- Demonstrated work experience juggling multiple priorities in a professional manner
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to convey professionalism in all interactions.
- Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook/email, and preferably SalesForce experience.
- Ability to learn new things and keep up with the pace of changing technology.
- Ability to engage and connect with a diverse range of individuals in a friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to investigate, problem solve and make informed decisions.
- Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312250. 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.
