Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $122K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ January 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. This senior position coordinates major divisions within the UNITAS Office of Community Enrichment, works collaboratively across the university to advance strategic goals on access, retention, and community development, directs data analysis for planning, and acts as a liaison to ensure alignment of initiatives that promote inclusion and belonging.

Highlights

Supervise Education and Training, Center for Dialogue, and Climate Concerns divisions within UNITAS.
Collaborate with university departments to address strategic initiatives related to equity, access, retention, and educational goals.
Direct data collection, analysis, and provide strategic planning recommendations.
Serve as liaison between UNITAS and campus partners such as VISIBLE, Human Resources, and Mission and Ministry.
Oversee programs addressing inclusion, belonging, social justice, and support employee resource groups and campus climate programs.
Require a Doctoral or Master's degree related to inclusive pedagogy (e.g., Educational Leadership, Communication, Political Science, Sociology).
Minimum 5 years higher education or related experience with at least 3 years in administrative leadership and 1-2 years supervisory experience.
Strong skills in project management, intercultural communication, organizational and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Salary range is $115,200 to $121,600, determined by qualifications and other factors.
Supervises four key positions including the Director of Inclusive Community Learning and Practice and Senior Director of the Center for Dialogue.