Assistant Director - Mentor Programs; Part-Time

Assistant Director - Mentor Programs (Part-Time)

This part-time position is expected to work three days per week on-campus to support the O'Donnell Center for Professional Development within the Villanova School of Business, for a total of approximately 18–21 hours a week. Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on Center needs and will be discussed during the interview process. Because of the value we place on the servicing our students, our strong preference is for applicants who can commit to regular on-campus hours at Villanova University.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. All applications must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names of three (3) references

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:

Program Development:
Collaborate with Director in developing strategies to enhance and innovate theVSBMentor Program, increasing its effectiveness and strengthening participant impact. Lead the Advisory Board students, collaborate with Advisory Board alumni, and the Mentor Program student assistant to effectively implement improvements across both the Undergraduate and Flash Mentoring tracks. Engage proactively with students, alumni, andVSB/Villanova campus partners to advance theVSBMentor Program mission and elevate the mentoring experience for every participant.

Contribute to the VU Mentorship Programs Council, Villanova's university-wide mentoring infrastructure, by sharing best practices, supporting cross-campus alignment, and growing the Villanova mentoring community.

Student Engagement:
Lead the planning and execution of student promotional, recruitment, engagement, and networking initiatives that support and advance the Mentor Program. Develop and deliver training opportunities and events designed to educate students about the Mentor Program, enhancing their skill development and participation. Responsibilities include coordinating live and virtual Information Sessions; organizing student mentee/alumni mentor kick-off and "meet up" events; planning activities for National Mentoring Month;

and managing related social media engagement and campaigns. Actively identify and collect student and mentor Success Stories and testimonials to highlight Program impact.

Platform Management:
Develop expertise with mentoring software platform and build a strong workingrelationship with vendor(s). Identify opportunities to leverage software to enhance program effectiveness.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute to O'Donnell Center for Professional Development team and Clay Center initiatives, including the on-going development and implementation of the Backpack-to-Briefcase Program professional development curriculum. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education Bachelor's degree

Minimum Work Experience Minimum of 2 years of professional experience

Outstanding relationship builder and team player; highly collaborative style; ability to work effectively and gain the respect and confidence of various constituencies including students, alumni, faculty, professional staff, administrators, internal and external stakeholders including vendors. Able to manage initiatives independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Solid technology skills/aptitude, including Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, Word, Instagram, Linked In, etc.

Demonstrate a deep commitment to the well-being of the Villanova School of Business, University, and University's Augustinian Catholic heritage, and the advancement of its mission and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal Education Master's degree required in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Resources, Business or related discipline. Work Experience Three to five years of professional experience. Experience in higher education and/or business, knowledge of mentoring and student development, relationship building, cross-functional working, program management, event planning/marketing.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual

Work Hours:

Occasional evening/weekend commitments during academic year and infrequent off-campus travel.