Assistant Director, Student Success Programs

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

ID: 7115630 (Ref.No. 23N500013)
Posted: November 8, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

Rider University invites applications for an Assistant Director, Student Success Programs. Reporting to the Director, Student Navigation Office, this individual will organize and oversee the development and delivery of a variety of academic support programs provided to Rider University students, with a particular focus on students who are academically at risk. The successful candidate will: develop and maintain working relationships with campus partners and work with success coaches, faculty and administrators; coordinate and facilitate initiatives that promote and enhance student success; lead in the design, development and execution of the Milestone Scholars Program which includes a summer bridge program, student workshops, freshman seminars, and events; and will participate in the development and outcomes assessment of program and student learning goals for all success coaching programs.

Position Requirements

Master’s degree in developmental education, student development, counseling or related field
3-5 years’ experience advising or counseling under prepared college students and facilitating student success seminars
Demonstrated program management skills, including strong attention to details, ability to work independently, and ability to establish a schedule and budget and work within the same
Strong interpersonal, student advocacy, and written communication skills
Experience supervising students and student staff
Ability to assess student needs and make appropriate referrals
Experience designing and conducting workshops, seminars and/or training sessions
Experience working with a diverse population and in a fast-paced environment

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Experience supervising professional staff
Background in student development theory and knowledge of student support programs

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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