Assistant Director of Professional Development

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $51K - $64K

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ November 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director of Professional Development to support students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The role involves teaching professional development courses, supervising the Peer Career Coaching Program, mentoring students, and organizing networking and workshop events to enhance students' career readiness skills.

Highlights

Teach two or more courses each semester and develop innovative professional development curriculum.
Supervise the CLAS Peer Career Coaching Program, including managing a Graduate Assistant and student coaches.
Conduct one-on-one and small group mentoring sessions with students on career development.
Create and deliver workshops and special events focused on career readiness and professional skills.
Coordinate networking events in collaboration with student leaders and external partners.
Organize visits to partner companies and build relationships with employers and alumni.
Lead the College’s student-alumni mentorship program to foster professional connections.
Promote internship and experiential learning opportunities and support students in earning academic credit.
Collaborate with campus partners such as the University Career Center and ICE Center to enhance student opportunities.
Required skills include experience coaching diverse students, strong communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Handshake, and Airtable.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and prior college teaching preferred.
Salary range $51,000 to $63,800, based on qualifications and budget considerations.