Site Director, Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona (In-person)

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• Generous Time Off:Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Personal Leave:Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• 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.

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Job Description: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is hiring a Site Director at the Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona location. The Site Director acts as the sole point of contact for Embry-Riddle at this location and is responsible for the academic and operational tasks of the Worldwide site. Duties include academic advising, budget, compliance, facility oversight, and University support (including community relations).

Please note: This position is in-person located in Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. This position is not remote or hybrid.

Job 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
• Attend and facilitate local events to establish community contacts, promote ERAU programs, and connect with prospective students
• Research local opportunities for recommendations to the Office of Professional Education and Business Development
• Work with Senior Director to coordinate with the Scheduling Department and Advising Department on schedules for on-site instruction
• Works with Senior Director to liaise with appropriate governmental authorities, industry and community leaders, and internal departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Develop, monitor, and control the fiscal year site budget
• For sites on military installations, coordinate with the educational services office and productively interact with applicable Educations Services Officer

F1 International Student Responsibilities:

• Responsible for submission of transcripts, Visa, and Passports. Ensuring foreign transcripts are evaluated, financial and sponsor information is properly submitted. Providing proof of insurance, immunizations, and SEVIS specific forms.
• Comprehend the process for Curriculum Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and STEM OPT extensions. Assist Students on submission of all documents in a timely manner to receive approval for CPT and/or OPT from Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and SEVIS
• Work with Career Services to progress student through the process of setting up CPT (internship)
• Utilize the SEVIS platform to update student's information, reporting registration each term, report when student has an approved holiday term and print/sign I-20's when travel endorsement is needed. Meet with local SEVP representative twice a year for updates
• Ensures students are following regulations requiring in-person classes. Utilization of resources such as degree maps and projected class schedules to keep students in compliance. Working with Scheduling department to make sure courses offered meet the demand of F1 students
• Liaison between students and ERAU Worldwide Principal Designated School Official (PDSO). Work with PDSO to assist in getting student initial I-20 prior to entering the U.S. and transferring I-20 if already in the U.S

Required 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

• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment