What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director Government and Community Relations position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.
As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.
For Academic Year 2022-23, there were over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 20,195 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.
The Opportunity:
Senior Director will build and maintain relationships with the community and local government to maximize opportunities for the university in corporate, government and community settings. This person will be an active, embedded and informed member of the university and the local community. The Senior Director possesses knowledge of city, county and state governments and will build and strengthen relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to advance the mission of the university and to ensure strong strategic partnerships. The Senior Director serves as a subject matter expert in the community on aviation and airport operations. This person is a subject matter expert on government legislative and budgetary processes and can represent the university when appropriate in these areas with government officials.
Government Relations - This person assumes the role of an advocate and resource to public, private, and community partners of the university. Additionally, this person will coordinate and liaise with government entities in support of university legislative initiatives with outside government relations teams and government relations under the direction of the Executive Director of Corporate Relations, and in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and the Chancellor of the Prescott Campus. This person will serve as the Prescott Campus point of contact for local, state and federal elected officials and university hired advocates.
Community Relations - In this role, the senior director will support the campus and university goals to build and maintain positive relationships to promote and foster collaborative partnerships that advance the mission of the organization. This person will be a liaison to outside organizations and community leaders under the direction of the Executive Director of Corporate Relations and in support of the community relations efforts of the Chancellor of the Prescott Campus. This person will be embedded in the community, serving as a representative for the university at community meetings and forum.
This person will be a trusted resource and supervised directly by the Executive Director of Corporate Relations and will also serve as a resource to support the efforts of the Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor of the Prescott Campus and in the surrounding community. The incumbent will be responsible for executing a vision and achieving positive outcomes for various special projects as needed. The person will help ensure information is communicated to the CRM specialist for record keeping and will assist in the planning and execution of strategic visits.
ERAU benefits include:
Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions
Two BCBS health plans - PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mailroom and enjoy observation flights
Required Education:
Master's degree. Area of concentration - Aviation, Policy, Government Administration, Business
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Experience with government legislation and budgets required
- Experience with airport operations preferred
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with senior government officials and community leaders
- Experience in planning and project management preferred
Required Minimum Number of Years Work Related Experience:
5-10
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
