Skip to main content
    Kent State University logo
    • Apply
    • Visit
    • Give Now
    • FlashLine Login
    • Calendars
    • Phone Directory
    • Maps & Directions
    • Search
    Flash Feed
    Menu Search
    • Topics
      Close
      • Topics Overview
      • University News
      • Health
      • Research & Science
      • Arts & Culture
      • Student Life
      • Global Reach
      • Community & Society
    • News Releases
    • Kent State Magazine
    • eInside
    • Guide to Experts
    • Contact Us
    • FlashLine Login
    • Calendars
    • Phone Directory
    • Maps & Directions
    • Search
    • Apply
    • Visit
    • Give Now
    Live Chat
    Joshua Rider

    Joshua J. Rider

    Center for Adult & Veteran Services
    Director
    Contact Information
    Email:
    jrider@kent.edu

    Biography

    Joshua Rider is the Executive Director of the Center for Adult and Veteran Services (CAVS). His supervisory portfolio includes:

    -Leading all functions of the CAVS office

    -Creating federal and state GI Bill® compliance and education initiatives for all university campuses

    -Developing multi-year strategic plans for the Division of Student Affairs and regional campus engagement

    -Heading committees and working groups for increasing inter-divisional efficiencies 

    A two-time Kent State alumnus, his master's degree is in Higher Education Administration. Starting as a student worker and graduate assistant, Josh has advanced through a number of appointments at KSU including positions as a financial aid counselor and GI Bill® School Certifying Official before his role leading the CAVS office. He is a graduate of Leadership Portage County class 2017 and also serves on the MainStreet Kent Board of Directors.

    Flash Feed

    Street Address

    Administrative Services Building, 1424 Horning Road, Kent, OH 44240


    Mailing Address

    800 E. Summit St.
    Kent, OH 44242

    Contact Us

    330-672-2797 emansfie@kent.edu
    Contact Us
    • 330-672-3000
    • info@kent.edu

    • facebook
    • instagram
    • youtube
    • linkedin
    • TikTok
    • X
    • snapchat
    • ...
    Information
    • Accessibility
    • Annual Security Reports
    • For Our Alumni
    • For the Media
    • Health Services
    • Jobs & Employment
    • Privacy Statement
    • HEERF CARES/CRRSAA/ARP Act Reporting and Disclosure
    • Website Feedback
    Kent State University logo
    © 2025 Kent State University All rights reserved.