Assistant Director, Career Management Important: This is a limited-term position through May 31, 2027. Continuation of the position thereafter is contingent upon sufficient funding. 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. Responsibilities Counsel and coach CPS credit and non-credit students on career management strategies and fundamentals, including resume and cover letter development, job seeking strategies, networking, interview preparation, and salary negotiations. Deliver virtual and/or in-person career management presentations in collaboration with CPS staff and/or faculty. Create integrated programming into the learning experience as requested. Develop content collections on career management topics for CPS students to complete asynchronously. Participate in employer relations strategy conversations and collaborate with the Career Center team. Using recruiting and other relevant data, identify target employers for outreach to establish recruiting relationships for all CPS student populations. Work with employers to feature positions to be added to Handshake, Nova Network, and other communication channels. Collaborate with CPS Admissions teams to support recruitment efforts by supplying career management content and/or presentations. Assist with tracking career outcomes for all CPS student populations and report on outcomes as needed. Support CPS professional education events through attendance when relevant to have a career management presence. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned. Benefits Join a mission-driven organization. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working within higher education career services or relevant industry experience. Work Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with students, faculty, staff, and potential employers. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments within an organization. Specific Job Knowledge: Knowledge of best practices of career management and fundamentals to effectively deliver individual career coaching appointments and programming. Other: Microsoft Office technology skills required. Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours, may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr