Director of Campus Activities

Director of Campus Activities

Salary

$74,100.00 Annually

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Rider00347

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Campus Life

Opening Date

05/21/2026

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 Director of Campus Activities. The Director of Campus Activities provides strategic leadership for campus engagement and student programming at Rider University. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director advises the Campus Activities Board and supports student clubs and organizations, while cultivating a vibrant, inclusive campus experience that supports student development, belonging, and institutional pride.

This role is responsible for forward-thinking programming that anticipates student interests and builds an engaging calendar of events across the academic year. The Director also represents Rider University in regional and national professional networks, including participation in NACA (National Association for Campus Activities) events and conferences to secure talent, identify emerging trends, and strengthen Rider's campus entertainment portfolio.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in campus activities or student engagement
• Experience advising student programming boards and/or student finance boards
• Flexibility with schedule; some evenings and weekends required.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience with contract negotiation and event risk management
• Experience overseeing student activity fee allocation processes
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with student club management platforms

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