Student Media Advisor

Student Media Advisor

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania

Category: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20260020S

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 336-Director - Student Involvement

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 Student Media Advisor focuses on enhancing student experiences in media production spaces at Villanova University. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Student Media Programs and the Communication Studio Production Manager, the Student Media Advisor collaborates with faculty in the Department of Communication to enhance academic learning in media production through the expansion of Villanova University with the Cabrini Campus. This position supports Villanova students enrolled in Communication courses as well as Villanova students involved in student media organizations. This position is also responsible for training, supporting, and supervising students engaged in media creation and managing media spaces and equipment, including media labs, television studios, radio stations, classrooms, and recording and editing bays. The Student Media Advisor provides direct advising and support for Villanova's student television station, VTV.

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

Media Space Coordination

• Manage all media space reservations within Bellesini Hall and serve as the primary reservation approver.
• Coordinate with Communication faculty to prepare equipment and spaces for classes such as COMM 3305: Radio Broadcasting and COMM 3363: Broadcast Journalism. Assist with any technical needs for these courses.
• Coordinate with Villanova Television and WXVU University Radio to manage student organization space needs.

Student Advising and Support

• Serve as the primary student organization advisor to VTV.
• Conduct one-on-one and group training sessions with students involved in media production.
• Develop a regular workshop series to train students in videography, lighting, video/audio editing, and other key production skills.
• Assist students with equipment-related issues, including providing basic troubleshooting support and repairs when necessary. Also assist in the set-up and troubleshooting of live radio broadcasts, including Villanova Athletics coverage and other on-campus event coverage.

Equipment Management

• Maintain inventory and manage the sign-out process for all media equipment.
• Develop and implement a formal checkout system in collaboration with the Department of Communication and Office of Student Involvement.
• Test, track, and maintain equipment regularly to ensure readiness and reliability.

Other

• Assist with large-scale campus programming and events, such as Family Weekend, Commencement, and the Student Involvement Fair.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of video and audio editing and production experience
• Capacity to manage multiple programs, working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to support students in ways that reflect Villanova's Augustinian identity, fostering curiosity about differing viewpoints, promoting intercultural understanding, and honoring the diverse lived experiences of our student community.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills
• Communication skills used to work effectively with a variety of colleagues
• Ability to negotiate differences effectively and appropriately advise students
• Ability to plan and manage own workflow, priorities, and results
• Experience in video and audio production, including post-production editing with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with video production equipment, including cameras/lenses, audio gear, lighting systems, and other peripherals
• Competency with technology and willingness to learn new tools and platforms
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication, film, media studies, or related field
• Experience teaching or training others in videography, lighting, video/audio editing, and other media production skills
• Experience managing inventory and/or developing systems to routinely test, track, and maintain equipment
• Student advising and/or student organization advising experience
• Knowledge of good journalism practices
• General understanding of university structure, policies, and practices
• Experience with live broadcast and audio content management, including editing and production
• Experience working with 4K footage and managing high-resolution production, post-production, and delivery processes
• Appreciation for the mission and values of Catholic Higher Education

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Special Message to Applicants

Please note: this role is set to start in June 2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET) 04/05/2026

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within salaried grade 13 and the range for this position is $51,000-63,800. 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 13