Job Description

The Opportunity  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus is seeking a motivated graduate student to serve as a Graduate Intern within the Dean of Students Office, supporting the Center for Mentoring Program and Student Success (COMPASS).

The Graduate Intern will contribute to student success initiatives by supporting mentoring programs, student engagement, retention, belonging, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This position will assist with the development and implementation of programming that fosters meaningful connections among students, encourages academic and personal growth, and strengthens the overall student experience.

A key component of this role is Club COMPASS, a student organization designed to connect mentees with one another, build relationships, and provide opportunities for peer support, collaboration, and engagement. The Graduate Intern will help coordinate activities, support mentor-mentee relationships, and contribute to initiatives that cultivate an inclusive and supportive community within a global university environment.

This internship provides an opportunity for a graduate student to gain practical experience in student affairs, mentoring, program development, student engagement, assessment, and higher education administration.

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. 

 Compensation 

 
The hourly range for this role is $16.00-$18.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range. 

Qualifications

Required

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Interest in student success, mentoring, student engagement, retention, belonging, and higher education administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle student information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in student affairs, peer mentoring, student organizations, campus programming, or student support services.
• Experience assisting with event coordination, program development, outreach, or assessment.
• Familiarity with student engagement initiatives and strategies that promote student belonging and retention.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312374. 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. 

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