Jamiyl Mosley, area director of residence life at Rider, is this year’s recipient of the University’s prestigious Nancy Gray Award.

Mosley was presented with the award April 11 during Rider’s 12th annual University Day festivities. The award, named for Nancy Gray, former vice president for development and university relations, honors a member of the faculty or staff who exemplifies campus leadership, involvement, school pride/spirit and community service.

Known as “Mr. Rider,” Mosley has worked steadfastly to enrich life at the University over the last 14 years as an undergraduate, graduate student and for the past six years as a campus administrator. Beginning his academic career at Rider in 1992 as a communication major, he was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society that honors academic excellence during a student’s first year in college.

Filled with pride for Rider, Mosley volunteered as an undergraduate for the ROAR (Resident Orienting Advisors at Rider) program, where he assisted new incoming students during orientation. He has also found time to participate in and cheer for Rider at various sporting events, which has included women’s volleyball games, intramural basketball, flag football and softball.

After completing his undergraduate degree in 1996, Jamiyl enrolled in Rider’s graduate level counseling program and assisted with the Rider Achievement Program (RAP) and new student orientation. Upon graduation, he landed a job in the Student Development Office as assistant director. In 2001, he began a new position with the Office of Residence Life as area director.

Viewed as “the heart of Rider’s Midnight MAACness”, he serves as master of ceremonies for the event. His passion for students runs deep. Ever present and available, he has served as advisor of the Residence Hall Association, the Dance Team, and as a freshman seminar leader. He currently serves as the advisor to the Student Alumni Association and is a director on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. As a member of the Alcohol Education Task Force, he continually works on committees that relate to alcohol prevention or alcohol education. Also a prolific writer of poetry, his works has been published in “The Rider News” and “Venture Literary” magazine.

“Jamiyl makes it look effortless yet his continued support in all these initiatives has made him a legend here at Rider,” said Cassie Iacovelli, assistant dean of campus life.