STOVS-Program Assistant

Approximate Number of Hours per Week

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .

• Provide assistance to students and Program Coordinator (Monday- Friday 9:00am – 3pm))
• Coordinate student activities and preparation for STOVS .
• Assist students in study hall through one-on-one mentoring (Mon-Fri afternoons between 3:00-5:30 p.m.).
• Meet with students to discuss goal-setting, healthy habits, and academic confidence.
• Assist with evening social and learning activities to maximize student engagement (Mon-Fri afternoons between 6:30-9:30 p.m.).
• Offer support to students who are struggling with course work, or who need assistance with their acclimation to Villanova.
• Attend and participate in planning and feedback meetings.
• Provide updates to STOVS director and professors regarding student concerns and needs.
• Be available for student questions and concerns via email throughout the program.
• Assist with program design.
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling of program and presenters.
• Assist with student paperwork/applications.
• Assist with all follow-up to students and their families.
• Facilitate group workshops and provide student advising weekly.
• Assist with with weekend activities and planning.
• Assist with Peer Leader supervision and other administrative tasks to be assigned.
• Be available for any student and parent questions and concerns via email throughout the program.

• Advanced knowledge of student development theory.
• Ability to provide supportive and constructive feedback to students.
• Knowledge of issues of difference in higher education, particularly educational equity.
• Proven ability to use MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate easily & effectively with students and staff.
• Possess traits of good judgment and maturity that align with the University’s mission.
• Will be required to work evenings throughout the duration of the program.
• Employment subject to satisfactory background check.
• Proven ability to use MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Will be required to work evenings throughout the duration of the program.
• Employment subject to satisfactory background check.