Coordinator of Student Engagement and Student Union

Coordinator of Student Engagement and Student Union

This entry‑level professional position serves as the primary advisor for fraternity and sorority life and the Board of Campus Activities, supporting leadership development, student involvement, volunteerism, and Student Union initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Coordinator will mentor students, plan memorable campus events, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

• 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.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University has been the world’s leading aviation and aerospace university for nearly 100 years, 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. The university’s faculty, researchers, and staff advance innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and next‑generation engineering.

• Generous Time Off: 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, with discounted rates for 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: 12 days for non‑exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in the first year.

The annual salary range for this role is $45,000 to $52,000, with the final offer based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs.

• 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.

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. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. The university is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment; such behavior is prohibited by university policy.

Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status is prohibited in all employment, educational programs, admissions policies, and other university‑administered activities.