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Posting Number:20254417SPosition Title:Student Services Coordinator, VUnited Scholars ProgramPosition Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:part-time/12-monthsAvg Hours Week20-25Department:576-Dean, Professional StudiesPosition Summary:
The VUnited Scholars Program is a residential certificate program offered through the College of Professional Studies (CPS) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position assists with student experiences in their academics and vocational endeavors with one-on-one student support and meetings through person-centered planning meetings as well as on site career coaching.
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:
Student Internship Assistance
- In partnership with Assistant Director and Program Director, meet with students for site placement and assist in career support as needed.
- In partnership with Assistant Director and Program Director, communicate with supervisors to ensure the best internship experience and support student on-site employment.
- Regularly visit internship sites and provide support to work site and students.
- Provide transportation to internship sites.
- In partnership with the Assistant Director, assist with the VUnited Inclusive Professionals “VIP” Network by means of educating and expanding partnerships of employers committed to inclusivity.
Academic Programming Support
- Assist the Director and Assistant Director by leading person-centered planning for students for academic, social, and vocational components of program.
- Assist Program Director with student academic needs in collaboration with professors and mentors within Study Halls and when needed in the classroom.
- Assist students with academic coursework.
- Assist Program Director with coordinating Peer Tutors.
- Assist Program Director and Academic Advisor with supporting advising process for inclusive learning experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education
Work Experience
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with and supporting individuals with diverse learning abilities and support needs.
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
- Strong skills in verbal communication, writing, and editing.
- Excellent people skills, discretion and judgment, attention to detail, problem solver and timely follow through.
- Ability to work independently and as a cross-functional team member.
- Proactive, creative, and efficient in offering most effective student support.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
- Strong interpersonal and human relations skills; effective organizational, planning skills; ability to collaborate with professional, paraprofessional, and administrative support staff; appreciation for the mission and values of Catholic Higher Education and the VUnited Scholars Program.
Equipment Knowledge
- Computer literacy in MS Office Programs.
Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
This position is funded through enrollment in the VUnited Program and continuation of the position is contingent upon sufficient enrollment in the program and the availability of related funding.
Posting Date:07/08/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:13Job Classification:non-exempt
