Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve
operational effectiveness, service delivery, and organizational
performance.
Lead and support managers and teams through goal setting,
resource allocation, delegation, performance management, and
professional development.
Build strong partnerships across departments and foster
effective cross-functional collaboration.
Use data and performance metrics to evaluate operations,
identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
Lead organizational change initiatives and help teams
successfully adapt to evolving priorities, processes, and
institutional needs.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational
efficiencies, and innovative approaches to enhance organizational
effectiveness.
Support recruitment, onboarding, employee development,
performance evaluation, and recognition initiatives.
Address complex operational and personnel matters using sound
judgment, problem-solving, and ethical leadership.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration,
professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Represent the University professionally and serve as a
strategic partner to leadership and internal stakeholders.
Travel may be required for University activities, including
Worldwide graduations and staff development.
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.
Qualifications
Required Education
Required Experience
- 5–10 years of related professional experience.
- Experience in Human Resources and leadership.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Familiarity with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
operations.
- Strategic vision and innovative thinking.
- Demonstrated leadership excellence and the ability to lead
teams through complex organizational priorities.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical abilities.
- Partnership development and cross-functional
collaboration.
- Change management and organizational development
capabilities.
- Strong understanding of operational excellence and continuous
improvement.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Adaptability and the ability to effectively navigate changing
priorities.
- Demonstrated ethical leadership and sound professional
judgment.
Supervisory/Leadership Expectations
- Provides leadership through goal setting, resource allocation,
task delegation, skill development, performance evaluation,
conflict resolution, recruitment and onboarding, and team
development.
- Provides indirect leadership to approximately 40 staff
members
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the
Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for
requisition number
R311962. 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
eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out
to hiring managers or staff.
