Associate Director for Student Government, Student Engagement & Student Union

About the role

The Associate Director provides visionary leadership for the Student Government, Student Engagement & Student Union unit, supporting and developing student government leaders, programs, and services that enhance campus life.

Responsibilities

• Advises the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Student Government Association (SGA).
• Supervises the SGA Services Manager.
• Supports and trains students to develop leadership skills.
• Builds and maintains strong, effective student organizations.
• Works with campus activities, orientation, fraternity & sorority life, and student organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of full-time experience in higher ed student affairs is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in student development, program coordination, student leader advisement, and effective leadership programming.
• Knowledge of issues, trends, policies, and best practices relevant to student government.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of full-time experience in higher ed student affairs.
• Demonstrated expertise in student development, program coordination, student leader advisement, and effective leadership programming.
• Knowledge of issues, trends, policies, and best practices relevant to student government.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with student organization management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Up to 18 days of paid leave in the first year.
• 9+ paid holidays per year.
• 100% tuition coverage for oneself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• 6% retirement contribution from ERAU and a 4% matching contribution.
• Personal leave of 15 days for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Contact Information

To submit your application, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for Requisition Number R311757. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include cover letter, full CV, and contact information for at least three professional references (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.