Villanova University
Graduate Assistant - Honors
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Position Information Posting Number:20260149VPosition Title:Graduate Assistant - HonorsPosting TypeGraduate AssistantHours/week:20Eligibility:Graduate AssistantSemester2026-2027 Academic YearLocation Garey HallDetailed Work ScheduleNumber of positions:1Department:139-HonorsContact Name:Jaime HaughtonContact Phone/Extension:9-5987 Position Summary Information Job Description Summary:- Curriculum Support
- In support of the Honors Senior Thesis course
- Weekly meeting with Honors thesis professor regarding student deliverables
- Honors Alumni Mentor Program
- Partnering with Honors thesis professor to curate monthly Constant Contact e-mail sends, facilitate matching process, and organize gift distribution
- Checking of Honors Thesis email account
- Checking student work has been submitted, weekly e-mail correspondence, keeping record of deliverables, and 1:1 pairings when applicable
- Responding to or forward student questions that come to this email account
- Event planning
- Supporting Honors Program Assistant in planning and execution for Senior Thesis Research Conference (December) and Senior Thesis Defense Day (April)
- Communication & Social Media
- Advertising and promoting thesis research and events (Programs, Posters, Social Media) including Honors Senior Thesis Research Conference & Defense Day programming
- Partnering with Honors thesis professor to curate monthly tutor & reader e-mail sends
- Designing thank you gifts and swag for thesis faculty and students
- In support of Shaping a College Life (fall semester)
- Providing administrative support for this one-credit first year course
- Providing occasional classroom support for Shaping a College Life (Thursdays)
- In support of Honors Advising Processes:
- Processing student forms, including forms for contract courses, study abroad courses, independent studies and Honors credentials
- Updating and maintaining accurate data about Honors students and alumni and their involvement within the program
- Running student degree audits for Fall/Spring advising
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Co-Curricular Support- In support of Honors Program Coordinator:
- Assists, monitors, and attends Honors Events such as Freshmen Induction, Honors Events Board programming, Honors Thesis Day, Graduation Brunch, and additional events as assigned in partnership with Program Coordinator
- In support of Graduate Assistant I
- Collaborates and assists with Field Trips, Projects, and Events
- In support of Honors Special Project(s)
- Lending Library
- Communication with Honors CNT faculty member
- Sending e-mails with GTB each semester for donations
- Updating the excel form for inventory
- Strategic Plan support as needed
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Communication & Engagement- In support of Honors Communication Agenda:
- Creating, writing, and sending various e-mail content through Constant Contact on behalf of Honors
- Assisting with engagement across all Honors Social Media Platforms
- Making presentation slide decks and supporting Qualtrics form generation
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Administrative Responsibilities/ Program Support- Order food for student and staff events and receive deliveries
- Attendance at weekly staff meetings and staff retreat(s)
- Attendance at regular meetings with Director of Program Operations
- Ad hoc support of all Honors Staff
- Reception Desk Responsibilities – Greets all visitors to the Honors Program Office promptly. First point of contact for all inquiries and drop-ins at the Honors office. Guests physically entering the office are greeted and assisted by this staff member.
- Maintain the organization of the Honors Program main office, kitchen, and lounge.
- May include some evening and weekend requirements
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