"Assistant Director, Retention"

Assistant Director, Retention

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Student Affairs and Services

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20254305S

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

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.

Closing Date (11:59pm ET) 08/31/2025

Salary Posting Information

Commensurate with experience.

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