Assistant Director of First Year Experience

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K - $64K 💻 Other 🗓️ February 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director of First Year Experience. The role involves supporting first-year and transfer students through resource provision, programming, and facilitating their transition into sophomore year by collaborating with various campus partners and leading orientation initiatives while enhancing class unity.

Highlights

Advocate for first-year students and transfer support, enhancing class unity.
Collaborate with Provost’s Office and Residence Life to ease transition to sophomore year, focusing on Cabrini Campus learning communities.
Plan and implement New Student and Transfer Student Orientation programs.
Partner with Student Life departments on first-year living-learning communities and student leadership development.
Engage in campus-wide initiatives including food insecurity and event planning like Commencement and Family Weekend.
Master’s degree in a related field required, with 1-3 years of experience in higher education student work.
Strong skills in communication, event planning, organization, teamwork, and social media use.
Knowledge of Student Development Theory and commitment to Catholic higher education values.
Proficiency with office software such as Word, Excel, and Office 365.
Salary range $51,000–$63,800, exempt staff position with occasional nights and weekends, especially in August.