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Senior Associate Director for Student Living Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Senior Associate Director for Student Living. Reporting to the Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Student Living, Learning & Engagement, this position provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Student Living. This role shapes all aspects of the residential student experience, including housing operations, the residential curriculum, Living Learning Communities (LLCs), and the First-Year Experience. The position also advises students on rights and responsibilities, manages professional and student staff, develops policies, and serves as a key liaison across campus to cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and engaging living environment.
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement. Reporting to the Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Student Living, Learning & Engagement, this position provides strategic, forward thinking leadership that deepens student involvement, strengthens belonging, and enhances the Widener student experience. This role oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life collaboration, leadership development, campus programming, and new student orientation. The Assistant Dean partners closely with faculty and academic units to support high impact learning and ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes. The position manages and leads assessment initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
Assistant Director of University Loans/Collections Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Assistant Director of University Loans/Collections. Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Financial Services, this position manages daily loan operations (processing, disbursement, compliance), oversees delinquency/default prevention, counseling students on debt, coordinates with lenders, ensures regulatory adherence, and often supervises staff, focusing on efficient aid delivery and maximizing fund recovery while maintaining student satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
Senior Programmer Analyst Chester
The Senior Programmer Analyst is responsible for the maintenance, analysis, development, and support of the university’s enterprise systems and integrations, including Ellucian Colleague.  This role works closely with end-users and other team members and will apply analytical techniques and procedures to understand and translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions. In addition to technical responsibilities, the role requires providing ongoing, daily support to non-technical users and fostering collaboration across university departments.
Legal Fellow, Innocence Project Delaware Delaware
Widener University is currently seeking a Legal Fellow for a two-year fellowship position with Innocence Project Delaware. Innocence Project Delaware, housed at Widener University Delaware Law School, is a nonprofit legal organization committed to exonerating individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes in Delaware and advocating for reforms to prevent future injustices. Through strategic litigation, advocacy, and public education, we seek to advance a fair and effective criminal legal system.
Technical Services Librarian, Delaware Law School Delaware
Widener University is seeking a Technical Services Librarian in the Delaware Law School. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of the library’s collections and systems.
Instructor of Financial Planning, School of Business Administration - Non-tenure Track Chester
Widener University is seeking a non-tenure-track Instructor of Financial Planning in the School of Business Administration. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Business Administration, this is a 10-month, full-time non-tenure track position which involves instructing undergraduate and/or graduate students in financial planning, accounting, and business fundamentals. The position does not require research; however, it does involve serving on departmental and university committees and other service to the profession and Widener students.
Director of Development for Major Gifts Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Development for Major Gifts to join its University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, the Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission and strategic priorities of driving philanthropic support by securing major gifts of $25,000 and above.
Program Coordinator, Student Organization Operations - Part-time Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for Student Organization Operations. This role reports to the Director of Student Organizations and will coordinate the exceptional delivery of student organization and involvement services, programs, and initiatives for 80+ student organizations in support of student belonging and retention. This is a part-time position and requires 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic terms.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Construction Management, Non-tenure Track Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a 10-month, non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Construction Management who would report to the Chair of Construction Management in the School of Engineering. The non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Construction Management plays a pivotal role as a vital contributor to the School of Engineering’s mission of advancing academic excellence, student success, and industry engagement. This faculty role blends teaching, mentorship, and collaboration to prepare the next generation of construction management professionals.

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