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Position	Location
Director of Graduate Programs, Delaware Law School	Delaware
Reporting to the Associate Dean/Executive Director, the Director of Graduate Programs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university’s graduate programs, including admissions, processing of graduate applications, curriculum, advising, and program evaluation, while ensuring programs align with the university’s strategic goals and mission.
Administrative Support Specialist - Office of Student Engagement	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Administrative Support Specialist in the Office of Student Engagement. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students for the Student Engagement, this role provides critical administrative and project management support to the operations of the Office of Student Engagement and helps to anchor our inclusive approach to campus engagement, belonging, and retention. In addition to supporting the Assistant Dean of Students, the Administrative Support Specialist will coordinate front-end student and department operations, provide project management support and coordination to 4 full-time professional staff, schedule and oversee a team of 15 student employees, and serve as a 25Live Pro campus software superuser.
Director of Undergraduate Admissions	Chester
The Director of Undergraduate Admissions serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract, admit, and enroll a diverse and talented undergraduate student body. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment, the Director leads the undergraduate admissions team and collaborates closely with campus partners to achieve first-year and transfer enrollment goals aligned with the university’s mission and values. This role is a key member of the Enrollment Leadership Team at a private, enrollment-driven university.
Program Manager, School of Engineering	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Program Manager for the School of Engineering. Reporting to the Dean, the Program Manager will be responsible for data analysis, budget monitoring, logistical support along with supervisory and office operations. This Program Manager will also direct operational aspects of outreach, recruitment, retention, orientation, senior projects and other activities for the School. In addition, the Program Manager will oversee the School’s administrative support staff and student workers.
Admissions Event Manager	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Event Manager in the Office of Admissions Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Event Manager will support the Admissions office by planning, executing and implementing events including but not limited to, open houses, admitted student days, academic workshops, group visits, receptions, and virtual events. This role will play a key part of designing and implementing events that align with the University strategy for admission and belonging. Many of these large-scale events require campus-wide collaboration for audiences of various sizes.
Assistant Director of International Student Recruitment	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Assistant Director of International Student Recruitment. This newly created role serves as the primary point of contact for international prospective students and their families across all student populations, including short-term programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and select law school support. Reporting to the Executive Director of International Strategy, this role is responsible for the full cycle of international recruitment, from outreach and relationship management to application review and student matriculation. The Assistant Director will cultivate partnerships with the public community locally, nationally, and globally , manage recruiting initiatives, evaluate international credentials, and ensure a seamless admissions experience for international students.
Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy	Chester
The Humanities Division at Widener University is currently seeking an adjunct instructor of Philosophy for the 2025-26 academic year. A maximum teaching load of 3-3 is constituted by courses in Ethics and Business Ethics.
IT Infrastructure Network Technician	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an IT Infrastructure Network Technician in LIS, IT Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure Networking and Telecommunications, this role provides support to Widener University.
Senior Cataloging Assistant	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Senior Cataloging Assistant in the Wolfgram Memorial Library. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Resource Management, the Senior Cataloging Assistant performs a variety of bibliographic duties including copy cataloging of all material types in OCLC, original cataloging, and bibliographic record upgrades for all formats as well as performs original cataloging of materials in Widener archival collection and other materials in OCLC and Library Services Platform (EBSCO’s FOLIO). The Senior Cataloging Assistant supervises the cataloging assistant and student employees. Additionally, the Senior Cataloging Assistant maintains statistical information for the department and coordinates the workflow in the Cataloging Department.
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in structural engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering. Reporting to the department Chair, this role provides support to the civil engineering program.

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Position	Location
Director of Graduate Programs, Delaware Law School	Delaware
Reporting to the Associate Dean/Executive Director, the Director of Graduate Programs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university’s graduate programs, including admissions, processing of graduate applications, curriculum, advising, and program evaluation, while ensuring programs align with the university’s strategic goals and mission.
Administrative Support Specialist - Office of Student Engagement	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Administrative Support Specialist in the Office of Student Engagement. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students for the Student Engagement, this role provides critical administrative and project management support to the operations of the Office of Student Engagement and helps to anchor our inclusive approach to campus engagement, belonging, and retention. In addition to supporting the Assistant Dean of Students, the Administrative Support Specialist will coordinate front-end student and department operations, provide project management support and coordination to 4 full-time professional staff, schedule and oversee a team of 15 student employees, and serve as a 25Live Pro campus software superuser.
Director of Undergraduate Admissions	Chester
The Director of Undergraduate Admissions serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract, admit, and enroll a diverse and talented undergraduate student body. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment, the Director leads the undergraduate admissions team and collaborates closely with campus partners to achieve first-year and transfer enrollment goals aligned with the university’s mission and values. This role is a key member of the Enrollment Leadership Team at a private, enrollment-driven university.
Program Manager, School of Engineering	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Program Manager for the School of Engineering. Reporting to the Dean, the Program Manager will be responsible for data analysis, budget monitoring, logistical support along with supervisory and office operations. This Program Manager will also direct operational aspects of outreach, recruitment, retention, orientation, senior projects and other activities for the School. In addition, the Program Manager will oversee the School’s administrative support staff and student workers.
Admissions Event Manager	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Event Manager in the Office of Admissions Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Event Manager will support the Admissions office by planning, executing and implementing events including but not limited to, open houses, admitted student days, academic workshops, group visits, receptions, and virtual events. This role will play a key part of designing and implementing events that align with the University strategy for admission and belonging. Many of these large-scale events require campus-wide collaboration for audiences of various sizes.
Assistant Director of International Student Recruitment	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Assistant Director of International Student Recruitment. This newly created role serves as the primary point of contact for international prospective students and their families across all student populations, including short-term programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and select law school support. Reporting to the Executive Director of International Strategy, this role is responsible for the full cycle of international recruitment, from outreach and relationship management to application review and student matriculation. The Assistant Director will cultivate partnerships with the public community locally, nationally, and globally , manage recruiting initiatives, evaluate international credentials, and ensure a seamless admissions experience for international students.
Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy	Chester
The Humanities Division at Widener University is currently seeking an adjunct instructor of Philosophy for the 2025-26 academic year. A maximum teaching load of 3-3 is constituted by courses in Ethics and Business Ethics.
IT Infrastructure Network Technician	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an IT Infrastructure Network Technician in LIS, IT Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure Networking and Telecommunications, this role provides support to Widener University.
Senior Cataloging Assistant	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Senior Cataloging Assistant in the Wolfgram Memorial Library. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Resource Management, the Senior Cataloging Assistant performs a variety of bibliographic duties including copy cataloging of all material types in OCLC, original cataloging, and bibliographic record upgrades for all formats as well as performs original cataloging of materials in Widener archival collection and other materials in OCLC and Library Services Platform (EBSCO’s FOLIO). The Senior Cataloging Assistant supervises the cataloging assistant and student employees. Additionally, the Senior Cataloging Assistant maintains statistical information for the department and coordinates the workflow in the Cataloging Department.
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in structural engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering. Reporting to the department Chair, this role provides support to the civil engineering program.

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