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Posting Number: 20260037T

Position Title: STOVS-Program Assistant

Position Type: Temp/Intern

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: temporary

Approximate Number of Hours per Week - 49 for 3 weeks Monday - Sunday

Department: 702 - Center for Access Success and Achievement

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. STOVS Program Assistant will assist with the program development, implementation and execution of the STOVS program. This position provides administrative support to the STOVS Program Director. Program is 35 hours/week for two weeks

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide assistance to students and Program Coordinator (Monday- Friday 9:00am – 3pm) Coordinate student activities and preparation for STOVS. Assist students in study hall through one-on-one mentoring (Mon-Fri afternoons between 3:00-5:30 p.m.). Meet with students to discuss goal-setting, healthy habits, and academic confidence. Assist with evening social and learning activities to maximize student engagement (Mon-Fri afternoons between 6:30-9:30 p.m.). Offer support to students who are struggling with course work, or who need assistance with their acclimation to Villanova. Attend and participate in planning and feedback meetings. Provide updates to STOVS director and professors regarding student concerns and needs. Be available for student questions and concerns via email throughout the program. Assist with program design. Assist with coordinating and scheduling of program and presenters. Assist with student paperwork/applications. Assist with all follow-up to students and their families. Facilitate group workshops and provide student advising weekly. Assist with with weekend activities and planning. Assist with Peer Leader supervision and other administrative tasks to be assigned. Be available for any student and parent questions and concerns via email throughout the program.

Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education: Advanced knowledge of student development theory. Ability to provide supportive and constructive feedback to students. Knowledge of issues of difference in higher education, particularly educational equity. Proven ability to use MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Work Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to relate easily & effectively with students and staff. Possess traits of good judgment and maturity that align with the University's mission. Will be required to work evenings throughout the duration of the program. Employment subject to satisfactory background check. Specific Job Knowledge: Proven ability to use MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Other: Will be required to work evenings throughout the duration of the program. Employment subject to satisfactory background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement - Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Salary Posting Information: $15.00/hour

Job Classification: non-exempt

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