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Assistant Director, Retention

Villanova University Villanova, PA

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Villanova University
  3. Location Villanova, PA
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Staff
  6. Posted Sep 9, 2026
  7. Reference pa-36284
Assistant Director, Retention at Villanova University, Villanova, PA
The Center for Access, Success and Achievement (CASA) Assistant Director, Retention provides support for CASA students and aims to recruit, retain, and graduate emergent scholars, first-generation, and Pell-eligible students through holistic support in a culturally diverse and academically excellent environment. This position is primarily responsible for monitoring and counseling support of CASA students who make up our walk -in population (WIS), and other students outside of this population may be assigned. The Assistant Director, Retention will be required to support occasional evening or weekend programs.


Why work at Villanova?

  • 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.


Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
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