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Posting Number: 20255423V Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant Posting Type Student Hours/week: 20 to 35 hours per week Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2025 Summer Location Aldwyn 2 Detailed Work Schedule Specific days/hours are flexible as long as they are within typical business hours. Some evening/weekend hours may be requested. This position requires a minimum of 20 hours/week but can be up to 35 hours/week as determined by the manager. Number of positions: 1 Department: 603-Alumni Relations Office Contact Name: Dana Jacob Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-7601 Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The Office of Alumni Relations is seeking a graduate student to provide research, technical and creative content support to enhance the experience of our 135,000+ alumni community. In turn, the Digital Engagement and Research Assistant will gain valuable real-world experience in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct regular research in higher education alumni engagement on topics such as general best practices; benchmarking against peers; industry trends; and other special research projects as requested. Create social media graphics in Canva and assist in capturing campus/event photography or video for social media, as needed. Offer content suggestions from a young alumni perspective. Manage select Aventri forms and reports, and ensure data is provided to internal and campus partners in a timely manner. Test forms and event websites for Alumni Relations team members. Supports administration of the Nova Network platform, such as managing approval queues, posting HireNova Updates and other relevant digital engagement content to the discussion tab or groups, etc. Event staffing for key initiatives such as 1842 Day, Homecoming, Nova Network November, Basketball game watch/pre-game receptions, and others as required. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements: Required Qualifications: Must be a Villanova University graduate student enrolled in Master’s program Advanced organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environmeny Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills Strong work ethic and teamwork skills Problem solver who is capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision Professionalism and maturity that allows for working on and discussion of confidential matters Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new platforms/programs General knowledge of digital engagement practices, with an interest in social media and video

Preferred Qualifications: First-year graduate student who could continue the position through the following academic year Experience with Salesforce CRM, Meta Business Suite, Canva, and/or Photoshop


*Note, if you are an incoming student interested in this position, but do not have a student ID number (a requirement to apply), please email your applications materials to dana.jacob@villanova.edu, then formally apply online once you have your student ID number.

Additional Information: This is an hourly position and does not offer tuition remission. This position requires a minimum of 20 hours/week but can be up to 35 hours/week as determined by the manager. Ideal candidate will also be available to continue through 2025-2026 academic year, if mutually agreed upon. Physical Demands Summary: Long periods of time sitting at a desk. Some light lifting may be required on an infrequent basis.

Wage Rate: $18.00 per hour Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

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* Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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