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Posted June 26, 2026

Assistant Director, Industry Advising

Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States 19085 Full Time
Reference: 285493049

Villanova University


Assistant Director, Industry Advising



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Posting Number: 20260324S
Position Title: Assistant Director, Industry Advising
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department: 323-Career Services
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director, Industry Advising is responsible for managing a portfolio of employer relationships and providing career coaching to students and alumni on career decisions and job search strategies. The Assistant Director works with employers to create a customized recruiting experience to engage with students and alumni of the university, including planning on and off campus events and developing sponsorship opportunities. The Assistant Director collaborates with campus professional development teams, faculty, student organizations, alumni, and University Advancement to promote internship and professional opportunities and meet with students to help them secure these opportunities. Some travel and overnight visits will be required.

Ignite Your Career at Villanova University!
Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change! Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. The University is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, home to a large concentration of universities, industries, and government labs.

  • 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 2023 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
  • We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The UNITAS Office of Community Enrichment works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groups.
  • Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits, including 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Employer Relations & Event Management
  • Create and manage relationships with employers and educate them about best practices for recruiting at the university.
  • Evaluate the employers’ experience and follow through on any requests or recommendations.
  • Using recruiting and student interest data, identify target employers for outreach and travel to meet them. In collaboration with university faculty, staff and alumni, work to establish recruiting relationships with these organizations.
  • Create sponsorship opportunites in the Career Center for any interested employer.
  • Use Handshake to accurately post multiple positions, establish unique interview schedules, identify potential student candidates and collect resumes.
  • Initiate and manage university-wide, industry-specific career events on and off campus.


Industry Advising
  • Counsel and coach students and alumni on job search strategies and preparation using information gathered from employer conversations.
  • Conduct practice interview sessions.
  • Lead in-person and virtual workshops on career development subjects like resume writing, interviewing, and managing an online presence.
  • Respond to student inquiries regarding job postings and interview schedules.
  • Develop industry-specific content for website, handouts, and digital & print educational materials.
  • Support industry-specific immersion programs and other experiential student trips, including corporate site visits.
  • Work with student groups associated with the industries supported.

University Partnerships
  • Serve as the Career Center’s liaison to academic units and campus departments, including University Advancement and the Alumni Office, who are relevant to employer relationships.
  • Collaborate with university professional development teams by enhancing student outreach and strengthening employer and alumni engagements to produce positive outcomes for students.
  • Run reports for university professional development teams and to inform strategy of career & professional development
  • Share employment trends and recruiting & outcomes data to department chairs and administration.
  • Represent the university on campus program committees and off campus consortia.

Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

This position description outlines the general nature and level of work assigned to individuals who function in this job. This description is not exhaustive; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education: (e.g., degree)
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Specific Job Knowledge: (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
  • Understanding of corporate hiring processes, college career centers and career development trends.
Minimum Work Experience: (type and number of years)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in university career services office, higher education, human resources or related field.
Work Skills: (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to work with high profile employers, students, faculty, and university administrators.
  • Coaching skills, event coordination and programming experience.
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office and social media.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in an office environment and to interface with various constituents of the university. Understanding of corporate hiring processes, college career centers and career development trends. Experience working with diverse populations.
Other Requirements:
  • Occasional off-campus travel and overnight visits may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal Education: (e.g., degree)
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Human Resources, or related field preferred.

Specific Job Knowledge: (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
  • Knowledge of employment and career services management software preferred (the Villanova University Career Center uses Handshake). Sales orientation a plus.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
This position falls within salaried grade 14 and the range is $57,200-71,500. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.
Salary Grade: 14
Job Classification: exempt

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed 3
Maximum Number of References Needed 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
    • Indeed.com
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Glassdoor
    • Chronicle Vitae
    • Academic Keys
    • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
    • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
    • Diversity Association/Publication Website
    • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
    • Referred by a current employee
    • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
    • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
    • Browsing the Villanova website
    • Cabrini University employee
    • Other
  2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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