Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) Position for Health Professions Advising

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Posting Number: 20260271V Position Title: Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) Position for Health Professions Advising Posting Type Graduate Assistant Hours/week: 15-18 Eligibility: Graduate Assistant Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location St. Augustine Center Detailed Work Schedule

Regular office hours are 9am-5pm.

This is an in-person position in the Health Professions Advising Suite located in the St. Augustine Center (SAC), Suite #114.

We will work with you to create a work schedule that prioritizes your academic responsibilities while maintaining support for our office.

Number of positions: 1 Department: 129-A&S Office for Undergraduate Students Contact Name: Alexa Viola Contact Phone/Extension: (610) 519-5750

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) Position for Health Professions Advising

The Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) position for the Health Professions Advising Program (HPA) is responsible for managing outreach efforts for the office including development of social media content, newsletters, and communications to undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as directed by the HPA Director and HPA Assistant Director.

This position will also support the office through event planning, providing front desk and office coverage, managing the HPA general inbox, and assessing and directing student (current, prospective, and alumni), faculty, and staff inquiries to the office.

This position offers the opportunity for the graduate student to gain practical experience in an office that offers specialized advising to students on a pre-health pathway. Some health interests that we assist with include pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, and more.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages the front desk for the office, answering phone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries.
• Develops engaging content and manages social media outreach efforts for the office.
• Organizes the monthly Health Professions Advising newsletter under the direction of the Director.
• Assists in event planning, with a particular focus on the pre-health honor society induction, Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), which is held annually in the spring.
• Participates in meetings, training sessions, and one-on-one supervision meetings.
• Conducts research and assessment to enhance and improve the services of the Health Professions Advising Program.
• Collaborates on special projects and presentations to classes, clubs, and organizations as needed.

Application Process

• Eligibility: Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a full-time student.
• Preferred qualifications include having an interest in social media communications, student affairs, academic advising, public health, and a commitment to the University's mission. The individual should be a superior communicator and collaborator, and dedicated to seeing tasks completed from start to finish. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and creative thinking are necessary for this role. Proficiency in Power Point, Word, and Canva are strongly preferred.
• Start Term: Fall 2026
• Deadline to apply: July 31, 2026
• Work Hours Per Week: 15-18
• Work Schedule: Regular office hours are 9am - 5pm. This is an in-person position in the Health Professions Advising Suite located in #114 in the St. Augustine Center (SAC). We will work with you to create a work schedule that prioritizes your academic responsibilities while maintaining support for our office.
• Pay: This is an hourly position. The rate of pay is $18 per hour.
• Additional Information: Opportunities for professional development are available through virtual conferences and local meetings. Experience working with student groups and social media/outreach is also preferred. Learn more about the Health Professions Advising team within the Ellis Center: Student Success | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Villanova University.

How to Apply: Please prepare a letter of interest (a cover letter), resumé, and complete the application here.

Requirements:

Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a full-time student.

Additional Information:

How to Apply: Please prepare a letter of interest (a cover letter), resumé, and complete the application here.

Opportunities for professional development are available through virtual conferences and local meetings. Experience working with student groups and social media/outreach is also preferred. Learn more about the Health Professions Advising team within the Ellis Center: Student Success | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Villanova University.

Physical Demands Summary:

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 30lbs.

Wage Rate: 18.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No

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