We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

The Administrative Specialist will serve as the primary receptionist for the office as well as serve in a number of areas in support of the faculty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: processing faculty reimbursements, travel and summer fellowships; assisting with adjunct and faculty contracts (FLAC); maintaining office supplies; assisting with scheduling (conference rooms, calendars, etc.); reconciling recorded expenses paid to budgets; and creating and sending annual salary letters and materials related to promotion and tenure.  The Administrative Specialist will provide assistance to the Executive Assistant and Academic Affairs Operations Manager and other VPAA office staff as needed on a daily basis.

• Four years minimum experience in an academic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic.
• Discretion and the ability to appropriately handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Respond quickly and accurately to a wide variety of inquiries and requests, both internal and external.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work with competing deadlines.
• Efficient preparation and distribution of correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well with others and independently.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite/ Strong familiarity with the Google Suite.
• Ability to quickly learn other software packages.
• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

• Familiar with 25Live
• Experience working in databases
• Interest and ability to learn new tasks
• Experience with budget monitoring and Banner a plus.

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. 

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.