Assistant Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life and New Student Programs

Assistant Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life and New Student Programs

Salary

$63,500.00 - $68,500.00 Annually

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Rider00345

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Student Involvement

Opening Date

05/19/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

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.

Position Overview

Rider University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life and New Student Programs. The Assistant Director provides vision, leadership, and management for two core areas of student co-curricular life: fraternity and sorority life and new student programming. Reporting to the Dean of Students, this position cultivates thriving communities within both areas while supporting the broader goals of student engagement, belonging, and success at Rider University.

The Assistant Director oversees all aspects of the fraternity and sorority community, including housing, chapter development, and compliance. In the area of new student programs, the Assistant Director leads Summer Orientation and Welcome Week, ensuring a seamless and welcoming transition for incoming students. The Assistant Director may supervise a graduate assistant and/or receive dual reporting from an Area Coordinator supporting Greek housing.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related student affairs role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fraternity and sorority life, including chapter advising, housing, and national organization standards.
• Experience with new student orientation and/or new student programming.
• Strong supervision, interpersonal, organizational, and budget management skills.
• Multicultural competency and demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Flexibility with schedule; some evenings and weekends required.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience with orientation leadership recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Familiarity with campus engagement platforms and student organization management systems.

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.

For additional information regarding our Benefits visit https://www.rider.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/benefits/overview-employee-benefits/full-time-administrative-employees

Employer Rider University

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099

Phone 609-896-5000

Website https://www.rider.edu