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Villanova University

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $122K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. This senior position directs the Education and Training, Center for Dialogue, and Climate Concerns divisions within the UNITAS Office of Community Enrichment while collaborating across departments to advance strategic goals related to inclusion, retention, and community development. The role also oversees data collection and serves as a liaison to ensure alignment with university initiatives promoting inclusion and belonging.

Highlights
  • Coordinate major divisions of the UNITAS office including Education and Training, Center for Dialogue, and Climate Concerns.
  • Collaborate with university departments on strategic initiatives for access, retention, infrastructure, and community development per the Strategic Plan and Aequitas Task Force goals.
  • Direct data collection, analysis, and strategic planning recommendations for UNITAS and related units.
  • Act as liaison to campus partners to align efforts with UNITAS initiatives.
  • Supervise Directors and Program Coordinator within the UNITAS office.
  • Manage projects that advance the university’s leadership in inclusion, belonging, and social justice.
  • Require a Doctoral or Masters degree in related fields such as Educational Leadership, Communication, Political Science, or Sociology.
  • Require 5+ years higher education experience, including at least 3 years in administrative leadership and 1-2 years supervisory experience.
  • Must demonstrate expertise in higher education inclusion practices, project management, change management, and intercultural communication.
  • Salary range is $115,200 to $121,600, falling within salaried grade 18.