What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Support Specialist position at Rider University?
About Us
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.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a motivated individual who shares our commitment to student success and is passionate about providing comprehensive case management services. The successful candidate will have a strong background in case management, counseling, or student affairs, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able to work collaboratively with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff, and possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
Main Responsibilities
Requirements
Preferred Requirements
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.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a motivated individual who shares our commitment to student success and is passionate about providing comprehensive case management services. The successful candidate will have a strong background in case management, counseling, or student affairs, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able to work collaboratively with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff, and possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive case management services to students in need, including coordinating preventive education programs.
- Support the overall wellness of the student body, promoting a safe and healthy campus environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.
- At least 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in case management, counseling, or student affairs.
- Demonstrated strong effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and case management software (Maxient - preferred).
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in crisis intervention and preventive education.
