Posting Number: 20260070F
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Department: 257-Clay Center
Position Summary
Why work at Villanova?
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Department: 257-Clay Center
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.
The Lawson Fellow will oversee business of fashion and beauty industry-related career education opportunities and guide signature initiatives such as the annual Business of Fashion Symposium and client-based Immersion Projects. The role includes partnering with career education leaders to strengthen VSB's student business society culture, expanding industry-focused programming and resources, and engaging alumni and employers to create experiential learning, professional development, and career opportunities. Additionally, the Lawson Fellow will provide individual and group career coaching for students and may teach a special topics course focused on fashion and beauty industry trends and dynamics.
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
- Collaborate with VSB O'Donnell Center for Professional Development Assistant Dean and team, VU Career Center, and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Ellis Center for Professional Development to vision the future of the business of fashion/beauty initiatives and develop execution plan.
- Develop university-wide network for engaging all Villanova students interested in the fashion/beauty industry initiatives.
- Serve as Advisor for the Business of Fashion Society (BoFS) and related activities; regularly conduct update meetings and communicate with the executive board to establish annual goals, plan for academic year activities, monitor on-going activities, etc.
- Guide BoFS in planning the annual Business of Fashion Symposium, including helping secure speakers and developing agenda.
- Assist with developing and expanding BoFS client-based Immersion Project initiative; help to source clients and provide guidance to Project Teams.
- Work in partnership with O'Donnell Center Director of Career Education & Student Initiatives to contribute to advancement of VSB's student business society culture and identify opportunities to assist with other groups.
- Engage Villanova alumni and other employers in fashion/beauty industries to create opportunities for TREKs (employer site visits), professional development, and career opportunities.
- Expand programming and compile relevant resources for students interested in fashion/beauty industries.
- Host 1:1 coaching appointments and group sessions with students to provide industry-related career and professional development guidance.
- Potential to teach special topics course based on fashion/beauty industry dynamics and emerging trends.
- Produce an annual report to the Lawson Family on the activities of the Lawson Fellow and Business of Fashion Society.
- On-campus presence throughout the semester for meetings and programs.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Professional experience working in fashion, beauty, luxury, and/or related industries and current network of contacts in those industries.
- Experience with and/or understanding of the importance of an intentional approach to college student career and professional development.
- On-campus presence required throughout the semester for meetings and programs.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted with the goal of having some appointed as the Lawson Family Business Fellow in the Fall 2026 for academic year 2026-2027 (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) with the potential for renewal for future academic years.
This part-time faculty position is intended to be 20 hours a week with an on-campus presence needed to support the responsibilities associated with the role.
Salary Posting Information
Competitive
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