Case Manager & Prevention Specialist
Job Description
WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.
Position Overview
- The Case Manager/Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to students in need, coordinating preventive education programs, and supporting the overall wellness of the student body at Rider University. This role is essential in ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and personally, while also contributing to a safe and healthy campus environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in case management, counseling, or student affairs, preferably in a higher education setting.
- 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).
- Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in crisis intervention and preventive education is strongly preferred.
Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.
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/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
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