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Villanova University

Assistant Director, Retention

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20254532SPosition Title:Assistant Director, RetentionPosition Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment:702 - Center for Access Success and AchievementPosition Summary:The Center for Access, Success and Achievement (CASA) Assistant Director, Retention provides support for CASA students and aims to recruit, retain, and graduate underrepresented, first generation, and Pell Eligible students through holistic support in a culturally diverse and academically excellent environment. This position is primarily responsible for monitoring and counseling support of scholarship students, including programs such as the St. Martin DePorres Scholars, McNair Scholars scholarship recipients, as well as other CASA students that may be assigned. The Assistant Director, Retention will be required to support occasional evening or weekend programs.

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing monitoring and counseling support as needed to CASA students as assigned, including programs such as the St. Martin DePorres Scholars, McNair Scholars scholarship recipients, etc.
• Monitor CASA student academic, personal, professional, social progress and coordinate the array of support services available to students.
• Ensure that scholarship students adhere to requirements of their respective scholarships. Prepare related reports as required.
• Assist in identifying emerging needs and best practices regarding holistic student support and retention, with special emphasis on serving diverse student populations.
• Assist in the development and design of programming that augments support and emphasizes students' growth and development.
• Coordinate retention services with other departments such as but not limited to college advising centers, Learning Support Services, Writing Center, Math and Learning Resource Center.
• Initiate, develop and deliver workshops, panels, presentations, and special programs and events that foster students' personal, academic, and professional development.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Formal Education

• A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience or Master's degree (Higher Education, School Counseling, or related discipline) and proven record of supporting diverse high school or college students in a confidential setting.
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years minimum of related experience.

Specific Work Experience

• Sincere commitment to developing the academic, professional and personal well-being of students.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in many different contexts with a diverse population.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills: both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills, the ability to work at all levels of the organization/institution.
• The individual must have a deep commitment to the well-being of the Villanova University, a commitment to the University's Catholic/Augustinian heritage, and the advancement of its mission, and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Strong working knowledge of college level mentoring of underrepresented and first generation students.
• Strong working knowledge of adolescent and young adult development.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and student database systems, e.g. Banner, Nolij.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Second language skill is desired.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:11/20/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: This position falls within salaried grade 14 and the range for this position is $57,200-71,500. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.Salary Band:14Job Classification:exempt

References Needed

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Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
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2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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3. * Do you have two (2) years direct experience working in an educational or social service environment along with experience working with vulnerable youth and culturally diverse populations?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have previous experience in the development and retention of student programming leading to increased retention and academic outcomes?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

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