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Villanova University

Assistant Director of Communications, Human Resources Development Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $72K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ October 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director of Communications for the Human Resources Development Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). This role involves developing and executing communications strategies to promote the HRD program, managing digital content across multiple platforms, and serving as a liaison between HRD, university marketing, and recruitment partners to support program visibility and enrollment goals.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement communications strategies to increase awareness of the HRD program to diverse audiences including HR professionals, students, faculty, and alumni.
  • Manage digital communications including website, blog, podcast, and social media accounts in alignment with branding and SEO/SEM tactics.
  • Collaborate with communications directors and HRD leadership to create engagement content and position HRD faculty as subject matter experts.
  • Act as liaison between HRD and University Communication and Marketing (UCM) marketing and recruitment teams, providing updates and attending meetings.
  • Support outreach initiatives targeting colleges and local organizations to boost program visibility and recruitment.
  • Attend HRD program meetings, events, and conferences, providing administrative and logistical support as needed.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in communications or related field and at least three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Must have strong writing, editing, verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media management.
  • Preferred skills include experience in higher education, familiarity with online analytics tools, web design, Adobe products, and video editing.
  • Salary range is $57,200 to $71,500 depending on qualifications and budget considerations.