Career Development Advisor

The Opportunity The Career Development Advisor supports the Worldwide Center for Career and Professional Development by providing career guidance and resources to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. This position assists with career planning, resume development, interview preparation, networking, and the administration of the Co-op/Internship (COIN) Program. The Career Development Advisor also supports career events and conferences, student and alumni orientations, career-related technology and resources, placement data collection, and the development of instructional materials, presentations, newsletters, and social media content.

The position collaborates with the Daytona Beach and Prescott Centers for Career and Professional Development, the ERAU Alumni Association, the Office of Professional Education, and other university departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, adaptable professional who enjoys working with students and building relationships while supporting career development initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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.

The annual salary range for this role is up to $46,000. 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.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide career guidance and support related to resumes, interviewing, networking, and career planning.
• Strong critical‑thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and make appropriate decisions with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with digital technology and the ability to learn and utilize career services systems and software.
• Professionalism and the ability to…