Site Advisor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Los Angeles, CA

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Job Description The Opportunity Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide is seeking a Site Advisor to serve our Los Angeles, California location. The Site Advisor serves as the primary on-site representative for Embry-Riddle at the assigned location and provides comprehensive academic advising and operational support for the Worldwide site. This position is responsible for supporting students throughout their academic journey, providing guidance on degree requirements, academic policies, registration, and student success. The Site Advisor also supports site operations, including facility oversight, compliance, University initiatives, and community relations. The position works collaboratively with University departments and local constituents to promote a positive University presence and deliver a high level of student service. The Site Advisor is expected to build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment. This position plays an important role in representing Embry-Riddle within the local community and supporting the University's commitment to student success. This is an on-site position based at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide’s Los Angeles, California location . The successful candidate is expected to work on-site and serve as the primary University representative at the location. Key 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 Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders to include the educational services office and productively interact with applicable Education Services Officer. Collaborate with Senior Leadership and the Scheduling Department to coordinate onsite course offerings and proactively work towards course enrollment. Identify, attend, and facilitate local events to establish community contacts, promote ERAU programs, and connect with prospective students Works with Senior Leadership to liaise with appropriate governmental authorities, industry and community leaders, and internal departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations Develop, monitor, and manage the site’s fiscal year budget effectively. Oversee inventory and safeguard university assets. 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 d