Assistant Director for Data and Assessment

Villanova University; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks an Assistant Director for Data and Assessment to oversee programmatic data across the Office for Mission and Ministry. The role designs assessment strategies, develops reports and dashboards, and supports engagement with alumni and donors through data-informed insights.

The position collaborates with multiple departments to measure program effectiveness, student outcomes, and to drive strategic planning using Service Hub data and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, information systems, higher education administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, Forms, Power BI, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee registration and participant data management using event platforms and Microsoft Forms.
• Design and implement assessment strategies; develop reports and dashboards.
• Support alumni engagement and donor stewardship through data-informed narratives.

Skills

Excel

Forms

Power BI

SharePoint

Data collection

Evaluation methodologies

CRM systems

Volunteer management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Volunteer management systems

Job description

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director for Data and Assessment. The role manages programmatic data across the Office for Mission and Ministry, overseeing registration, participant data systems, and the Villanova Service Hub to support operations, assessment, and strategic decision-making. The position designs and implements assessment strategies, develops reports and dashboards, and supports alumni engagement and donor stewardship efforts.

Highlights

• Oversee registration and participant data management using event management platforms and Microsoft Forms.
• Serve as a key resource for reporting, evaluation, data governance, and process improvements within the division.
• Manage the Villanova Service Hub platform, including volunteer management and community partner databases.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to design and implement assessment strategies measuring program effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and data-informed narratives supporting strategic planning.
• Support alumni engagement and donor stewardship by maintaining participation data systems for outreach and recognition.
• Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Forms, Power BI, SharePoint), data collection and evaluation methodologies, and familiarity with CRM and volunteer management systems.
• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, or related fields and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in higher education or mission-driven environments.
• Salary range is $58,300 to $72,900, grade 14, exempt classification.