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Villanova University

Department Administrator, Department of Economics

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $51K - $64K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Department Administrator for the Department of Economics. The role involves providing high-level support to the department, coordinating faculty recruitment, managing budgets, organizing events and programs, overseeing communications such as the annual newsletter, and serving as a liaison with various university departments while supporting the department chair.

Highlights

  • Support strategic planning and daily operations for the Department of Economics.
  • Coordinate major department events including lectures, research competitions, alumni, and student programs.
  • Manage faculty recruitment, hiring processes, and event logistics.
  • Oversee departmental operating budgets and assist with payroll and procurement tasks.
  • Lead production of the annual economics newsletter and manage website updates related to economics programs.
  • Act as liaison with multiple university departments and external stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Salary range between $51,000 and $63,800 based on qualifications and departmental budget.
  • Experience in an academic setting is preferred but not required.