Assistant or Associate Director of Professional Development

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Director will deliver the Career Compass program to students, serve as the primary point of contact for the mentor program, assist in tracking student progress in the course, and coordinate professional development activities and employer connections with the Career Center. They will also oversee communication about upcoming programs via the Engineering Student Currents newsletter.

The Assistant/Associate Director will assist in the development and management of the nationally recognized Career Compass program, a comprehensive professional development curriculum for all undergraduate students in Villanova’s College of Engineering. This program provides the first-of-its-kind collaboration between the College and Villanova University’s Career Center which seeks to ensure Villanova engineers are prepared for lifelong career success

In addition to the efforts above, the Associate Director will also provide leadership and strategic direction for the Career Compass Program and coordinate interactions with the internal Career Compass Committee and external Professional Development Advisory Board.


Why work at Villanova?

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.