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• Description:鈥疶he Center for the Common Good is seeking a dedicated and motivated Graduate Assistant to support our mission of forming justice-oriented people who serve with our local and global partners and who advocate for systems that advance the Common Good. The Graduate Assistant will support operations of the RUIBAL first-year service program and work in direct partnership with 草榴社区 student leaders to facilitate Social Justice Forums for students and other 草榴社区 community members. The Graduate Assistant will also be responsible for planning and implementing the St. Rita of Cascia Day of Service in the spring semester. Preferred candidates must be accepted graduate students within a two-year program who are self-starters, have a passion for their work, and want to see social justice in the world. The Graduate student for social justice may be needed to support the local service program as a whole by driving student volunteers to community sites and connecting directly with community partners, either as a volunteer, or in a site visit capacity. This is a Full Graduate Assistantship: tuition remission plus full stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week.
• Eligibility: 鈥� A currently enrolled 草榴社区 Graduate Student 鈥� Experience in a supervisory role 鈥� University Driver Certification (or willing to be certified)

• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week
• How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to Kate Giancatarino at catharine.giancatarino@villanova.edu. In the letter, please be sure to explain what interests and what excites you about this position.

• Description: The Graduate Assistant position works in the dean鈥檚 office to manage all front-desk operations and provide support for the administrative functions of the assistant and associate deans of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Major tasks include researching comparative tasks overseen by assistant/associate deans at peer institutions, various benchmarking analyses, attending and assisting in the scheduling of committee meetings, and managing event calendars of interdisciplinary programs. The position will also support the office by providing front-desk coverage for the office while also overseeing the scheduling of the front desk, which includes the creation of the schedule and tracking the hours of the undergraduate student workers. This position offers the opportunity for the graduate student to gain practical experience in the daily functions of a dean鈥檚 office.

      Requirements:

• Participate in front-desk coverage for the CLAS dean鈥檚 office: answering phone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries; alerting assistant/associate deans of visitors for meetings (via Microsoft Teams); create and oversee the front-desk work schedule for undergraduate student workers
• Assist in scheduling CLAS committee and subcommittee meetings and, where possible, attend meetings to take minutes Research academic integrity policies and procedures at peer institutions to consider possible amendments to current CLAS academic integrity education program components
• Perform research tasks associated with Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and virtual exchanges with universities abroad 鈥� looking for funding opportunities and grants for virtual exchanges and COILs, as well as trainings for faculty
• Assist in benchmarking project on globalization and internationalization for our peer institutions, i.e. knowing what kind of infrastructure they have as well as what kinds of programming is provided for international experiences
• Research data to compare global efforts in strategic plans for global programs and how institutions are assessing cultural agility
• Provide support to the assistant dean regarding syllabus archive reviews, outcomes assessment and program evaluations, and curriculum benchmarking.
• Work with assistant/associate deans in supporting new project roll-outs 鈥� tasks may include helping to craft printed/web announcements of new programs, maintaining details for newsletter, creating and updating relevant web content of new programs, etc.
• Oversee the process of creating a One Stop 鈥淲ho does what鈥� flow chart of dean鈥檚 office functions and who to go to for what
• Build/maintain staff org charts for all CLAS departments/programs
• Connect with the Office for Undergraduate Students by attending weekly update meetings; work with OUS teams for shadowing opportunities of student advising appointments
• Support dean鈥檚 office staff with general operational support as needed

• Eligibility: Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a full-time student.
• Preferred qualifications: Prefer candidates with an interest in Education (higher education administration), Public Administration, Human Resource Development, or Communication. The individual should be a superior communicator and collaborator and dedicated to seeing tasks completed from start to finish.
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: March 21, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 20 hours/week
• Wage Rate: $20,425/academic year, $1,075 biweekly rate
• How to Apply: Applicants should read the full position job description and apply . Please contact the Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration, Colleen Hinds at colleen.hinds@villanova.edu for further questions.

• The College of Engineering has open positions based on available funding and current projects. Please review the College of Engineering Graduate Assistantship website for open positions.

• Description:鈥疶he聽Learning Support Services (LSS) Graduate Assistantship is a two-year position, providing a wide range of services to support all students attending the university. The GA needs to be creative, flexible, patient, and student-centered. The individual must be able to work in a confidential environment to advance self-awareness and self-advocacy for each student. This position will primarily be responsible for providing academic coaching around time management, organization, and study strategies, as well as overseeing the LSS social media accounts. The LSS Graduate Assistantship includes full paid tuition and a monthly stipend.聽
• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in聽at least a 2-year graduate program in any of the colleges at 草榴社区.聽
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week
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• Mission: Mission and Ministry creates environments and opportunities for transformational encounters that foster greater love of God, self, neighbor and creation. We accompany the 草榴社区 community, especially students, as together we discern and develop our gifts to participate in building up prophetic communities committed to the common good and the flourishing of all. We do all this empowered by the Spirit and trusting in God and one another.
• Position Overview: Mission and Ministry鈥檚 tuition scholarship for Communications will be responsible for carrying out Mission and Ministry鈥檚 social media efforts. Guided by 草榴社区鈥檚 Augustinian identity and values, this person will seek to serve as a virtual minister to the 草榴社区 community by engaging them digitally in topics such as faith, spirituality and service. Over the course of this position, this person will be expected to develop a depth of knowledge about the Mission and Ministry mission, staff and programming so that they can cultivate and create meaningful content that tells the story of Mission and Ministry and its students.
• Areas of Responsibility:
• Management of Mission and Ministry social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook)
• o   Create and/or cultivate content related to the various aspects of Mission and Ministry
• 搂  Work with Mission and Ministry staff and the Director of Communication to promote future programming and recap past programming
• 搂  Work with student leaders and student groups to highlight student experiences in programs and on campus
• 搂  Photograph/film Mission and Ministry events and programs
• o   Acknowledge current events and prominent cultural celebrations
• Expectations:
• Provide 7-10 hours/week of administrative work within Mission and Ministry (including a few hours/week on nights and weekends)
• Attend monthly Mission and Ministry staff meetings as necessary
• Attend OMM Communication committee meetings
• Participate in biweekly, one-on-one supervision meetings
• Have proven competency about the ways in which words and images communicate messages and values about race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and other identities. As part of our Augustinian Catholic identity, we believe it is essential that these are held and talked about with care and respect
• Be able and willing to work independently without constant supervision
• Be creative and innovative
• Have experience and/or training in communications, especially social media
• Be comfortable presenting content from a ministerial identity
• Be proficient with Microsoft Forms, Instagram, Facebook, Canva and basic photo/video-editing software (e.g., Photoshop, iMovie, Premiere)

• Eligibility: The successful candidate will be enrolled in a graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 草榴社区 School of Business, College of Engineering or College of Nursing. Preference will be given to an incoming graduate student in Communication or Theology and Ministry who is interested in staying in the position for 2 years.

• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: April 10, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 7-10 hours/week
• Compensation: Graduate assistant receives tuition remission for 9-12 graduate credits per semester, depending on the total hours.
• How to Apply: Please submit a resume and CV to the Director of Communication, at Bernadette.dierkes@villanova.edu.

• Description:鈥疶he Graduate Student Outreach Assistant works in the Office for Undergraduate Students to manage outreach efforts for the office including development of social media content, newsletters and communications to undergraduate students, and co-advisement of a student group. The position will also support the office through providing front desk coverage for the office, assessing and directing student, faculty, and staff inquiries to the office. This position offers the opportunity for the graduate student to gain practical experience in an office that offers academic advising, retention/student support, professional development, health professions advising, and academic operations. This position includes a Tuition Scholarship (tuition remission provided in exchange for 7 hrs/week) plus GAH (graduate assistant hourly rate of $18/hr for 10 hrs/week).
• Eligibility: Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a full-time student. 
• Preferred qualifications: include having an interest in student affairs, academic advising, and a commitment to social justice. The individual should be a superior communicator and collaborator and dedicated to seeing tasks completed from start to finish.
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 17 hrs/week
• How to Apply: Please prepare a letter of interest and a resum茅 and complete the application . 

The Graduate Assistant Hourly (GA) focused on Health Professions Advising in the Office for Undergraduate Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Science. The GAH is responsible for managing outreach efforts for the office including development of social media content, newsletters, and communications to undergraduate students and alumni. This position will also support the office through event planning, providing front desk coverage, and assessing and directing student (current, prospective, and alumni), faculty, and staff inquiries to the office. This position offers the opportunity for the graduate student to gain practical experience in an office that offers specialized advising to students on a pre-health pathway. Some health interests that we assist with include pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Manages the front desk for the office, answering phone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries. 
• Develops content and manages social media outreach efforts for the office. 
• Organize the bi-weekly Health Professions Advising newsletter under direction of the Director.
• Assists in event planning, with a particular focus on the pre-health honor society induction, Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), which is held annually in the spring.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and one-on-one supervision meetings.
• Conducts research and assessment to enhance and better the services of the Office of Health Professions Advising
• Collaborate on special projects and presentations to classes, clubs, and organizations as needed.

• Eligibility: Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a full-time student. 
• Preferred qualifications: include having an interest in student affairs, academic advising, public health, and a commitment to the University鈥檚 mission. The individual should be a superior communicator and collaborator and dedicated to seeing tasks completed from start to finish. 
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 15-18 hrs/week
• How to Apply: Please prepare a letter of interest and a resum茅 and complete the application .
• Additional Information: Opportunities for professional development are available through virtual conferences and local meetings. Experience working with student groups and social media/outreach is also preferred. Learn more about the Health Professions Advising team within the Office for Undergraduate Students: Student Success | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 草榴社区.

• Description:鈥� As a Catholic University in the Augustinian tradition, 草榴社区 is committed to creating a welcoming and caring community. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of 草榴社区鈥檚 mission. The Office of Student Involvement鈥痵trives鈥痶o鈥痓uild meaningful communities鈥痓y creating inclusive spaces. Through advising and supporting the Campus Activities Team, the Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs plays an integral role in the 草榴社区 community through the development of late-night on-campus programs for undergraduate students. The Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs will serve as a member of the three-person Campus Programming team which is comprised of the Assistant Director for Campus Programs and two Graduate Assistants for Campus Programs. Together, this team will be responsible for providing late night programming on campus through coordinated efforts from the Office of Student Involvement. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs assists in the advising of 草榴社区鈥檚 student run programming board (Campus Activities Team 鈥� 鈥淐AT鈥�) that is responsible for large and small scale, alcohol free, and/or alternative late-night programming for the undergraduate 草榴社区 community. The Office of Student Involvement is an exciting and busy work environment with multiple peak periods of work activity across the calendar year. Due to the timing of programming, it is to be expected that meetings and events will be scheduled beyond traditional work hours. The Graduate Assistant is expected to work into evenings and on weekends throughout the academic year. This GA will also be responsible for assisting with the oversite of 草榴社区鈥檚 鈥淪enior Week鈥� with the, under the direction of the Assistant Director, and will assist with other large-scale programming initiatives sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement including Welcome Week, Family Weekend, and high-risk weekend programming. Specific Responsibilities & Expectations 鈥� Attend a Graduate Assistant training as determined by the Assistant Director for Campus Programs 鈥� If the opportunity is available, serve as a Resident Assistant living on campus supporting students within the 草榴社区 Residence Halls. Duties include community development, resident relationships, duty, policy enforcement, leadership and staff support, as well as housing operations. For more information regarding Residence Assistant Opportunities, please review the Resident Assistant Job Description.  鈥� Attend & implement the CAT Orientation week along with the Campus Programming team 鈥� Co-Advise the CAT leadership team as a member of the Campus Programming team 鈥� Serve as a mentor and resource for students on the Campus Activities Team while taking a holistic approach to student development and formation 鈥� Assist in the implementation of Student Involvement programming 鈥� Attend monthly Student Involvement operations meetings 鈥� Meet weekly with the Assistant Director for Campus Programs for feedback, guidance, and evaluation 鈥� Other duties as assigned
• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in any of the colleges at 草榴社区.
• Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week. Full Graduate Assistantship (tuition remission plus full stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week)
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply:April 15, 2025
• How to Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Andre.Richet@villanova.edu

• Description:鈥� The Professional and Personal Development Graduate Assistant position is for 草榴社区 graduate students interested in services, online platforms and events that support the personal skill development of students, alumni, faculty and staff. We encourage all Master鈥檚 Degree student applicants with relevant experience and interests to apply.
  
  The graduate student position will assist with administering resources, events, and training for university-wide initiatives pertaining to professional and personal development, including the delivery of the Ignite Your Strengths program, LinkedIn Learning and the Personal Skills for Life initiative. The graduate student position works closely with a variety of internal and external constituents and provides support at the direction of the Director, Professional and Personal Development.
  
  The Graduate Assistant will be involved with all aspects of the Professional and Personal Development office. Our goal is for the graduate student to enhance their skill set and be a positive contributor to the office.

• Requirements:

鈥� Supporting the Director, Professional and Personal Development in the management of communications related to Suitable, iGrad, LinkedIn Learning and Gallup platforms.
鈥� Preparing and conducting presentations on topics such as use of the iGrad platform, Ignite Your Strengths Resources, and Student Experience Funding Resources.
鈥� Assist with the distribution of Clifton Strengths assessment codes and instructions for undergraduate and graduate students using the Gallup Access platform.
鈥� Supporting Professional and Personal Development programming by providing event support, creating surveys, conducting research, and taking meeting notes as needed.
鈥� Assisting with preparation and distribution of materials for workshops, events, on-campus activities, and marketing campaigns as needed.
鈥� Must have a strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office 鈥� Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms.
鈥� Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and work positively with a variety of constituents (students, faculty, staff, and alumni).

• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in any of the colleges at 草榴社区.
• Work Hours Per Week: 12-20 Hours/week, Monday 鈥� Friday (with some evenings for special events as needed).
• Wage Rate: $18/hour
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: Until filled
• How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit an application, including a resume and cover letter to Tyra Ford, Director of Professional and Personal Development. Her email address is tyra.ford@villanova.edu. Finalists will be contacted for an interview.
• Additional information: We encourage applicants to read the full position job description

• Description:鈥� The Center for Graduate Research and Education (Grad Center) seeks a year-round hourly graduate assistant (GAH) to join a dynamic, collaborative, student-centered team. This student will provide operational support to the Grad Center team and be the first point of contact for students in the Grad Center Lounge in Vasey Hall. Duties will include, but not be limited to, providing reception desk support to greet all visitors to the Grad Center, assisting the Grad Center team with events and programming, and acting as an ambassador of the Grad Center to the University community.
• Eligibility: The student selected in this position must be accepted to or enrolled in any of the graduate programs at 草榴社区. In addition, requirements for this position include, but are not limited to: superlative communication skills (written and oral), research skills (online, data driven), a passion for graduate education and a commitment especially to 草榴社区鈥檚 graduate student community, excellent organization and time management skills, outgoing, friendly, and personable demeanor.
• Work Hours Per Week: 15-20 hrs/week. Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) (no tuition remission, hourly pay at $18/hr)
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: April 4, 2025
• How to Apply: Please apply directly using . If you have not yet received your student ID, please email a resume and cover letter to Emily McCloskey at emily.mccloskey@villanova.edu with the subject line "Grad Center Ambassador GAH Position Application".
• Additional information:  We encourage applicants to read the full position job description .

• Description:鈥�鈥�鈥疶his position reports to the Director of Program Operations, University Honors Program. The Graduate Assistantship is a two-year position, providing support to the program鈥檚 communication processes, curricular, and co-curricular. The Graduate Assistant additionally supports student groups, Honors events, and social media engagement. This position includes tuition remission of up to 33 credits over 2 years, plus full stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week.
• Eligibility: Applicant must have applied to a 2-year 草榴社区 graduate program to begin in Fall 2025 in order to apply to this assistantship. Applicant must be accepted to their program of choice in order to be awarded the Honors Program Graduate Assistantship.
• Preferred qualifications: Successful Honors Graduate Assistants have had experience working with students, working in an office environment, and supporting undergraduate programming.
• Start Term: Fall 2025
• Deadline to Apply: February 27, 2025
• Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week
• How to Apply: Please fill out Honors Program GA Application and attach a resume with 2 references and a cover letter.
• Additional information: We encourage applicants to read the full position job description here: Honors Program GA Application.