Graduate Research Assistant

Villanova University

Graduate Research Assistant

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Position Information Posting Number:20260033VPosition Title:Graduate Research AssistantPosting TypeStudentHours/week:20Eligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2026 SpringLocation Riley HallDetailed Work ScheduleSpecific 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.Number of positions:1Department:603-Alumni Relations OfficeContact Name:Nick MaddenContact Phone/Extension:610-519-4564

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 [email protected], 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. Ideal candidate will also be available to continue through 2026-2027 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 FilledYes

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