Assistant Director of Communication, Office Mission and Ministry

Assistant Director of Communication, Office for Mission and Ministry

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
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Under the supervision of the Director of Communication, Office for Mission and Ministry (OMM), and serving as a member of the University and Marketing (UCM) department, the Assistant Director (AD) is fully integrated into the Office for Mission and Ministry (OMM). The Assistant Director provides support to deliver creative and integrated mission-grounded content for OMM’s internal and external constituencies. He/she develops multi-channel communication content and plans digital outreach for social media, digital newsletters, and the OMM website.

The Assistant Director serves as a project manager and writer for both digital and print OMM communication and marketing initiatives and serves as the primary point of contact with various OMM departments on communication and marketing projects to ensure alignment with the Villanova brand and achievement of OMM’s goals as outlined in their new strategic plan. The role requires a lived knowledge of the Catholic faith, language, practices and liturgy, as well as an understanding of multi-faith spiritual practices, service, justice advocacy, and care for creation.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The Office for Mission and Ministry (OMM) promotes and supports the Augustinian Catholic mission of the University with particular attention to the Augustinian charism and spirituality. A concern for building community and fostering an atmosphere that demonstrates care for our common home are core values integral to OMM’s stewardship of the University’s mission.

Villanova is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Digital Content Creation and Management:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Communication, Office for Mission and Ministry (OMM), the Assistant Director coordinates OMM’s internal and external mission-grounded communication through multimedia content creation and digital outreach, which includes social media, digital newsletters and the OMM website.
• Translates Augustinian Catholic identity, schedules, programs and community life into highly engaging digital content for all areas in OMM.
• Develops, plans, schedules and collaborates with various OMM departments on communication and marketing projects, including systems and data management, as well as working closely with University Communication and Marketing on design, photography and production.
• Assists in unifying messaging across OMM centers, including University Ministry, the Center for Peace and Justice Education, the Center for the Common Good, the Center for Liturgy and Sacred Music, the Office for Sustainability, and initiatives from the Office of the Vice President for Mission and Ministry.

Coordinate OMM Digital Media Content Creation

• Works with other content creators in OMM to plan strategic social…