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Position	Location
Director of Total Rewards, Human Resources - Revised	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Total Rewards in the Office of Human Resources. The Director role will report to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. This hands-on role leads both the compensation and benefits strategies and programs; included but not limited to monetary compensation, traditional and voluntary benefits, and wellness programs, provides strategic oversight and expertise, and develops long-term goals and strategic plans. The incumbent will be part of HR's leadership team and will participate in project management and implementation of various programs and business initiatives that support university initiatives. In this leadership role, the incumbent will impact Widener’s positioning as an employer of choice by ensuring that benefits and compensation are competitive to attract, retain, and reward employees.
Director of Development - Major Gifts	Chester
Widener University is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, this important role is crucial for advancing the University’s mission.
Campus Safety Officer, Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st shift Campus Safety Officer at the Commonwealth Law School located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position is outdoors and averages 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This position reports to the Lieutenant on duty. Campus Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of all University community members, safeguarding university property and enforcing university policies and rules. Emphasis will be on responding to all calls for service and fostering good community relations and providing professional service.
Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Student Living and Learning	Chester
The Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Student Living and Learning in the Division of Student Engagement and Transformation reports to the Vice President of Student Engagement and Transformation. This role leads and manages programs, services and personnel. The incumbent will provide division-wide leadership in the areas of strategic planning, assessment, and the curricular approach. The position will also oversee the areas of Residence Life and Conduct. This position is 100% in-person on the Chester Campus with occasional engagement with Commonwealth Law and Delaware Law regarding conduct matters.
Director of Admissions - Delaware Law School	Delaware
Widener University is currently seeking a Director for Admissions in the JD Admissions Office at the Delaware Law School. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Director should bring experience in meeting enrollment goals, aiding in the development and evaluation of strategic recruitment and enrollment plans, building strong working relationships with faculty, administrators, students, applicants, and pre-law advisors, and use of innovative technologies.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Tenure Track	Chester
Widener University's School of Engineering is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join the Mechanical Engineering Department as a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service while actively participating in the collaborative and engaging environment of Widener University.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology – Tenure Track in the College of Health and Human Services, to start in the Fall of 2025. This ten-month position is a core faculty position in our graduate level Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program. We are a generalist clinical program and our faculty represents a diverse array of theoretical orientations. We encourage applications from candidates representing any theoretical orientations who, in addition to their areas of individual scholarly/clinical specialty, can teach core courses in a generalist clinical psychology curriculum (e.g., foundational courses, statistics/research methods, intervention, assessment, diversity and multicultural theory). We welcome applications from candidates who would also bring specific expertise in the array of areas typical to clinical programs. All candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as how this understanding is woven into their work.
Shuttle Bus Driver	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time Shuttle Bus Driver on our campus in Chester, PA. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation and provides transportation support to all faculty, students and staff across campus. The schedule for this role is First or Second Shift, Monday – Friday, although hours may vary.
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.
Assistant Athletic Trainer	Chester
Widener University, an NCAA Division III Commonwealth Conference member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences, is currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Widener University Department of Athletics. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, this role provides support to Widener’s 21 athletic teams throughout the academic year.

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Position	Location
Director of Total Rewards, Human Resources - Revised	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Total Rewards in the Office of Human Resources. The Director role will report to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. This hands-on role leads both the compensation and benefits strategies and programs; included but not limited to monetary compensation, traditional and voluntary benefits, and wellness programs, provides strategic oversight and expertise, and develops long-term goals and strategic plans. The incumbent will be part of HR's leadership team and will participate in project management and implementation of various programs and business initiatives that support university initiatives. In this leadership role, the incumbent will impact Widener’s positioning as an employer of choice by ensuring that benefits and compensation are competitive to attract, retain, and reward employees.
Director of Development - Major Gifts	Chester
Widener University is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, this important role is crucial for advancing the University’s mission.
Campus Safety Officer, Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st shift Campus Safety Officer at the Commonwealth Law School located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position is outdoors and averages 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This position reports to the Lieutenant on duty. Campus Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of all University community members, safeguarding university property and enforcing university policies and rules. Emphasis will be on responding to all calls for service and fostering good community relations and providing professional service.
Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Student Living and Learning	Chester
The Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Student Living and Learning in the Division of Student Engagement and Transformation reports to the Vice President of Student Engagement and Transformation. This role leads and manages programs, services and personnel. The incumbent will provide division-wide leadership in the areas of strategic planning, assessment, and the curricular approach. The position will also oversee the areas of Residence Life and Conduct. This position is 100% in-person on the Chester Campus with occasional engagement with Commonwealth Law and Delaware Law regarding conduct matters.
Director of Admissions - Delaware Law School	Delaware
Widener University is currently seeking a Director for Admissions in the JD Admissions Office at the Delaware Law School. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Director should bring experience in meeting enrollment goals, aiding in the development and evaluation of strategic recruitment and enrollment plans, building strong working relationships with faculty, administrators, students, applicants, and pre-law advisors, and use of innovative technologies.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Tenure Track	Chester
Widener University's School of Engineering is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join the Mechanical Engineering Department as a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service while actively participating in the collaborative and engaging environment of Widener University.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology – Tenure Track in the College of Health and Human Services, to start in the Fall of 2025. This ten-month position is a core faculty position in our graduate level Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program. We are a generalist clinical program and our faculty represents a diverse array of theoretical orientations. We encourage applications from candidates representing any theoretical orientations who, in addition to their areas of individual scholarly/clinical specialty, can teach core courses in a generalist clinical psychology curriculum (e.g., foundational courses, statistics/research methods, intervention, assessment, diversity and multicultural theory). We welcome applications from candidates who would also bring specific expertise in the array of areas typical to clinical programs. All candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as how this understanding is woven into their work.
Shuttle Bus Driver	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time Shuttle Bus Driver on our campus in Chester, PA. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation and provides transportation support to all faculty, students and staff across campus. The schedule for this role is First or Second Shift, Monday – Friday, although hours may vary.
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.
Assistant Athletic Trainer	Chester
Widener University, an NCAA Division III Commonwealth Conference member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences, is currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Widener University Department of Athletics. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, this role provides support to Widener’s 21 athletic teams throughout the academic year.

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