Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist

Salary

$20.79 Hourly

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Rider00292

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Student Affairs Administration

Opening Date

04/03/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Work Schedule

8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday (30 hours) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Friday (6 hours)

• 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

The Administrative Specialist will provide advanced administrative support to staff members within the Division of Student Affairs. Individual will perform a varied and often complex range of administrative duties requiring knowledge of office routine and an understanding of University policies, procedures, and programs; be proactive in identifying, following-through, and resolving various issues; run queries, produce reports, and research and manipulate data for analysis by others; coordinate all aspects of event planning for activities within the Division; provide direction and support to student workers within the Division; process financial paperwork (e.g. purchase orders, check requests, billing; petty cash); monitor and document budget activity; and monitor levels of and purchase supplies.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience as well as computer proficiency with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite, Google products and data management.
• Individual must possess excellent typing, data entry, recordkeeping, and organization skills along with a working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Skill set must include the ability to: take initiative, exercise good judgment and handle confidential information.
• Communicate effectively with excellent public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively with administrators, faculty and students.
• Be personable and compassionate to the needs of students and their parents.
• Quickly assess the needs and requirements of students; perform under pressure and handle difficult situations calmly.
• Problem-solve and operate independently.
• Prioritize and organize own work schedule, multi-task, and meet established deadlines.
• Delegate work responsibly to others, monitor the work of others, and provide ongoing guidance and leadership to others.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google products and data management.
• Knowledge of Banner and Cognos.
• Experience learning new software applications.

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-afscme-staff

Employer Rider University

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099

Phone 609-896-5000

Website https://www.rider.edu