Assistant or Associate Director of Professional Development

Villanova University; Garrett Hill (PA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of Professional Development to lead the Career Compass program for undergraduate engineering students. The role includes managing the mentor program, tracking student progress, and coordinating professional development activities with the Career Center.

The Associate Director will provide strategic leadership and coordinate committees related to career development, influencing program growth and stakeholder engagement within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, HR, or related field with 2+ years in higher education or related sector.
• Master's degree and 4–5 years of experience with coaching, event coordination, or social media is preferred, plus knowledge of Handshake.

Responsibilities

• Administer and deliver the Career Compass program to College of Engineering students.
• Manage the mentor program, including sourcing alumni mentors, assessments, and evaluation.
• Track student participation, grades, and progress; report to Associate Dean.
• Coordinate events and employer connections with the University Career Center using Handshake.
• Oversee communications about professional development via Engineering Student Currents newsletter.
• Provide strategic leadership and coordinate committees if in the Associate Director role.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Handshake

Job description

Overview

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant or Associate Director of Professional Development. The role involves administering the Career Compass program for undergraduate engineering students, managing the mentor program, tracking student progress, coordinating professional development activities with the Career Center, and overseeing communication about programs. The Associate Director additionally provides strategic leadership and coordinates committees related to career development.

Responsibilities

• Administer and deliver the Career Compass professional development program to College of Engineering students.
• Manage the mentor program including sourcing alumni mentors, assessments, and program evaluation.
• Track student participation, grades, and progress; report to Associate Dean.
• Coordinate events and employer connections in collaboration with the University Career Center using platforms such as Handshake.
• Manage communications about professional development via the Engineering Student Currents newsletter.
• Provide strategic leadership and committee coordination if at Associate Director level.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in Education, HR, or related field and 2 years experience in higher education or related sector.
• Preferred qualifications: Master\'s degree, 4-5 years experience, coaching, event coordination, social media experience, and knowledge of career services software (Handshake).

Skills

• Required skills include strong written and verbal communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas).

Compensation

Salary range for Assistant Director is $51,000-$63,800; for Associate Director $57,200-$71,500, with final offer based on qualifications and internal equity.