Assistant Director, Retention

Villanova University; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking an Assistant Director, Retention to monitor and counsel CASA students, coordinating retention efforts across campus and developing targeted student development programs.

The role partners with advising centers, Learning Support Services, and Writing Center to strengthen student success and support diverse, first-generation, and Pell-eligible populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in higher education settings and understanding of student retention strategies.
• Strong commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing monitoring and counseling for CASA students and other assigned students.
• Coordinate retention services with campus partners to enhance student success.
• Develop and deliver workshops, panels, presentations, and special programs for student development.
• Support occasional evening or weekend programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years related experience

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Banner

Nolij

Job description

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director, Retention. This role focuses on providing ongoing monitoring, counseling, and holistic support to CASA students, aiming to recruit, retain, and graduate emergent scholars, first-generation, and Pell-eligible students. The position requires coordinating support services, developing student programs, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance student success.

Highlights

• Provide monitoring and counseling support for CASA students and other assigned students
• Coordinate retention services with campus partners such as advising centers, Learning Support Services, and Writing Center
• Develop and deliver workshops, panels, presentations, and special programs for student development
• Support occasional evening or weekend programs
• Required skills include Microsoft Office Suite, student database systems (e.g., Banner, Nolij), social media, and marketing
• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years related experience or Master’s degree in Higher Education, School Counseling, or related field
• Preferred qualifications: second language skills and fundraising/grant writing experience
• Strong commitment to supporting diverse, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations
• Salary range: $57,200 to $71,500, exempt position, grade 14
• Department: Center for Access Success and Achievement (CASA)