Acquisitions Technician Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University paid holidays, retirement plan United States, Florida, Daytona Beach Jul 30, 2026 Job Description Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applicants to join its dynamic team in the Hunt Library, serving a diverse population of residential and online students, faculty, staff, and researchers. TheAcquisitions Technician position plays an important role in ensuring timely access to Hunt Library's print and electronic collections. Working closely with the Acquisitions Librarian, library colleagues, vendors, and campus partners, you will support the ordering, receipt, invoicing, and processing of library resources that advance the university's teaching, learning, and research mission. The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library (https://huntlibrary.erau.edu), serving the Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide Campuses, working regular business hours. The Hunt Library is committed to an inclusive, equitable working environment. We strive to create a collegial culture of belonging for our staff and students and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate the ordering, receiving, invoicing, and processing of print and electronic library materials while working with vendors and campus partners to resolve ordering issues. Maintain accurate acquisitions, vendor, inventory, and financial records using the Alma library management system and other library technologies. Track purchase requests and communicate with library staff throughout the acquisitions process. Assist with collection maintenance activities, including gift materials, serials, leisure reading collections, repairs, and materials processing. Prepare reports, monitor acquisitions expenditures, and assist with budget tracking and workflow documentation. Coordinate departmental mail distribution and maintain processing and repair supplies. Participate in special projects, library committees, and other duties as assigned. 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 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and Year's Day.

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.

Personal Leave:

Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year. Compensation The hourly range for this role is$16.00-$17.00. 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 Qualifications High school diploma or GED. One to three years of related work experience. Strong written communication, grammar, basic math, and organizational skills. Experience using Microsoft Office and standard internet applications. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to learn and effectively use library information systems and business applications. Preferred Qualifications Some college preferred. Experience working in a library or similar information-centered environment. Familiarity with library management systems (such as Alma), MARC records, OCLC, GOBI/YBP, EBSCONET, or other library resource management software. Experience with ordering, invoicing, purchasing, or accounts payable workflows. Knowledge of library acquisitions, technical services, or collection management processes. To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311825. 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. Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.