Assistant OR Associate Director for Student Formation and Community Engagement

Posted by Villanova University on December 13, 2022

Overseeing Student Formation and Community Engagement in The St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good. As an integral part of Mission & Ministry’s dynamic reimagining of the organization of its service programs which includes the launching of the St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good, this position will work collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Local Service and Community Engagement. Emphasis is on developing and empowering student leaders who will work to build relationships with community partners and volunteers. Responsibilities include implementing opportunities for service, education, reflection, and celebration that will encourage students to learn about the needs of the community, to reflect on service as a praxis of faith and life, and to seek ways to be engaged in the struggle for social justice. This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekend responsibilities. This position requires adaptability and the ability to work creatively in a collaborative environment.

Mission & Ministry promotes and supports the Augustinian, Catholic mission of the University, with particular attention to the Augustinian charism and spirituality. This includes a concern for building community that is inclusive, respects and celebrates diversity, and fosters an atmosphere that demonstrates care for our common home, helping to create an environment that nurtures the rich diversity expressed in faith and culture.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

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