"Campus Programming Advisor"

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more

The Office of Student Involvement (OSI), through its staff, graduate assistants, and student leaders, offers meaningful and inclusive opportunities that foster student engagement, connection, and community. The Campus Programming Advisor works closely with the Assistant Director of Campus Programming and two Graduate Assistants to support the Campus Activities Team (CAT), Villanova University's campus programming board that develops a wide range of events to enhance the undergraduate student experience. The Campus Programming Advisor serves as the primary on-site staff presence for CAT and OSI, supporting the planning and implementation of events that foster community through late-night, on-campus programming for undergraduate students.

This is a 12-month position beginning June 2026 and operating on both Villanova and Cabrini campuses.

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

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Campus Programming, and in collaboration with two graduate assistant team members, support CAT events through the training, management and execution of all 100+ CAT events each academic year. This includes collaborating with the Assistant Director to assess current programming, to identify evolving student needs, and to develop, implement, and support initiatives that enhance student engagement and connection. The position will also create and administer trainings before and throughout each semester, informed by data gathered through monthly assessments of programming, and will ensure appropriate professional, graduate, and/or undergraduate student staffing support is in place for each CAT event. Past events have included:

• Consistent weekly on-campus programming such as monthly senior gatherings, Quizzo, bingo, live entertainment, noontime novelty programming, goat and/or puppy yoga, and more.
• Off-campus excursions including regular bus trips to Philadelphia or the greater Philadelphia area, Broadway shows, a day in Washington D.C., trips supporting Villanova Football, and Men's and Women's Basketball, and more.
• Large-scale monthly programming including specific events like the Boardwalk Bash in September, Winter Wonderland in December, and the CAT Bash in April and others.

• Provide leadership, staffing, and guidance for Office of Student Involvement programs including but not limited to Labor Day Weekend programming, Athletic Tailgates, Welcome Week in September and January, Family Weekend, Senior Breakfast, Halloween programming, Homecoming programming, and Commencement Week. The Campus Programming Advisor will implement logistical aspects of planning such as event leadership and staffing, equipment rental, facilities requests, transportation needs, event waivers, programming supplies, and event set up.
• Consistently create, facilitate, and market social programming to enhance student engagement and community development
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Campus Programming to assess current programming and then develop, implement, and support programming initiatives that respond to student needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience demonstrating planning, implementing, and promoting programs for diverse student populations; developing and leading student leadership development programming; peer leadership; student organization development and management. Graduate experience is defined as one (1) year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with managing budgets
• Significant weekend and evening hours will be necessary to support weekend activity programming
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong rapport with students, faculty, staff, and administrator
• Ability to deliver excellent written and oral communication in a manner appropriate to the audience
• Strong assessment skills

The Office of Student Involvement is an exciting and busy work environment with multiple peak periods of work activity across the calendar year. Due to the timing of programming, it is to be expected that meetings and events will be scheduled beyond traditional work hours. The Student Involvement Advisor is expected to work into evenings and on weekends throughout the academic year to support event support and coordination.

• Driver's license with clean driving record.
• Overnight, early-morning, and/or late-night driving may also be required.
• Appreciation for the mission and values of Catholic Higher Education
• Ability to lift 50lbs with reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred in related field e.g. Higher Education, Student Affairs/Personnel, Business, Communications, or Counseling

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• The Student Involvement Advisor is expected to work into evenings and on weekends throughout the academic year to support event support and coordination
• Overnight, early-morning, and/or late-night driving may also be required.

Special Message to Applicants

Please note: this role is anticipated to start June 2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET)

04/05/2026

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within salaried grade 12 and the range for this position is $47,500-56,900. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade

12