Assistant Director, Retention

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Assistant Director, Retention to enhance student support for diverse and underrepresented populations. The role involves monitoring academic progress, coordinating services across departments, and developing initiatives to foster student engagement and retention. Candidates should have a degree and substantial experience in an educational environment. This position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience supporting diverse students.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations professionally.
• Commitment to student well-being and development.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and counsel CASA students.
• Coordinate with various departments for student support.
• Develop workshops and presentations for student development.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in Higher Education or related discipline

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Student database systems

Description du poste

Assistant Director, Retention

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20254305S Position Title: Assistant Director, Retention Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 702 - Center for Access Success and Achievement Position 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.

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: 07/30/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/31/2025 Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience. Salary Band: 14 Job Classification: exempt

References Needed

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(Open Ended Question)

* 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

* Do you have previous experience in the development and retention of student programming leading to increased retention and academic outcomes?

• Yes
• No

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