Student Employment Specialist

Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is currently recruiting for a Student Employment Specialist within the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for supporting the Prescott campus' student employment hiring initiatives. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. The Prescott Campus is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

Job Summary

The Student Employment Specialist performs a variety of technical, administrative, and confidential duties related to the day-to-day functioning of the department and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting and employment (primarily hiring students; providing support to hiring managers and onboard new student hires), provide training and development sessions, and a wide variety of general human resources administration.

This is a full-time, exempt role with benefits. Under the direct oversight of the Director of Student Employment (located at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus), this fast-paced position will work in partnership with hiring managers throughout the campus. The department hires approximately 900 student workers per year.

Responsibilities

• Effectively records, maintains, and reports hiring information.
• Supports all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests (employees, students, visitors).
• Performs administrative tasks to support managers hiring students on campus, which includes the recruitment process.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Hiring and onboarding all student employees, training sessions with hiring managers, assisting with background screenings, and conducting initial orientation/benefit review to newly hired employees, if applicable.
• Provide assistance to students and hiring supervisors with Workday functionality.
• Ensure all new hire documents are in compliance with federal and state regulations: collect, maintain and update EQUIFAX records of employment, which includes re-verifications.
• Assist with student worker and manager training and development.
• Assist and manage campus events for student employees, including annual student employee appreciation week.
• Help resolve student worker concerns and issues.
• Weekly, monthly, term based communications in mass to specific cohorts, ensure strong communication between all parties.
• Maintain office supplies for the department.

Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace 

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. 

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. 

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible. 

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! 

Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 
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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. 
Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.   

Qualifications

Required experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Proven track record of providing superb customer service to internal and external customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to foster open communication and promote positive relationships.
• Ability to maintain work priorities in an environment with multiple concurrent tasks and projects while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative in day-to-day activities and look for ways to implement process improvements.
• Ability to multi-task, while simultaneously being detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work in an organized manner and consistently follow-up on tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
• Knowledge of principle, practices and standards of Human Resources Administration.

Preferred experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• Human Resources experience in recruitment, onboarding and working knowledge of state and federal employment regulations.
• Higher education experience.