Graduate Student Funding Opportunities

• The College of Engineering has open positions based on available funding and current projects. Please review the College of Engineering Graduate Assistantship website for open positions.

• Description: Join the dynamic and hard-working team in Learning Support Services’ (LSS) Test Centers. The Exam Proctoring Assistant will have the opportunity to support students who are taking exams outside of class due to disability-related reasons or to make up an exam because of a university-approved absence. The Exam Proctoring Assistant will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and organizing exams, as well as communicating with students, faculty, and staff. We are looking for someone who wants to be a dedicated member of our team and is interested in learning interpersonal, technical, and organizational skills they can take with them after graduation. This is an hourly position with an $1000 scholarship for each completed semester of work. The wage rate is $15/hour.

• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a Villanova University graduate program.

• Wage: $15/hr. Hourly position with $1000 scholarship for each completed semester of work. In order to receive the scholarship, you must work a minimum of 15 hours/week through final exams.
• Start Term: Fall 2026
• Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
• How to Apply: Learn more about the position and apply directly on the job posting website.

• Description: Professional Development Graduate Assistant provides valuable support to the Law School Professional Development program.
  • Assist with evaluating student submissions in Professional Development classes for compliance with assignment requirements.
  • Assist in the creation of course assignments and presentations, including conducting subject matter research and developing materials.
  • Acquire and maintain knowledge of Professional Development course guides and class policies; make informed decisions based on course guides, precedent, and policies; assist students by responding to routine questions regarding the courses.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including room reservations, parking passes for guest speakers, and other administrative duties.
  • Track and report class attendance.
  • Communicate with students via email and Suitable.
  • Post assignments to Suitable and Brightspace.
  • Acquire and maintain knowledge of any database or software necessary to support the Professional Development curriculum, including Suitable.
  • Work independently without daily supervision; exercising professional judgment when consulting with students and law school staff and faculty.
  • Manage time and adhere to time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintain confidentiality of projects and course assignments.

• Eligibility: 
• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student at Villanova University.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strict attention to detail and reliability.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle difficult situations.
• Must have ability to work and make decisions independently. 
• Must have ability to perform repetitive tasks with great accuracy and consistency.
• Must have experience using software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience using Brightspace is preferred.

• Wage: $15/hr. 
• Start Term: Fall 2026
• Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
• How to Apply: Learn more about the position and apply directly on this job posting website. Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume. 

• Description: 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.

• 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
• Wage: $18/hr 
• Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2026
• How to Apply: Learn more about this position here and apply directly here.

Description: The Office of the Registrar is seeking a graduate student for the role of Communication Coordinator on our Communications Team to support the office with a variety of projects and responsibilities including creating content for community newsletters, preparing mass email reminders for students and faculty, updating the office webpages, preparing presentation slides, creating materials to promote special events, maintaining the office communication calendar and preparing an office communication plan.

Applicants should have excellent time-management skills, strong writing and listening skills and the ability to manage a variety of moving parts of a project. Canva knowledge or similar software a must.

Candidate should have completed an undergraduate degree and currently seeking a Villanova graduate program in a writing intensive area, and/or in communications, public administration, higher education or marketing.

Wage: Full Graduate Assistant Position, $1107 biweekly rate 

Start Term: Fall 2026

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

How to Apply: Learn more about this position and apply directly here. Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume using the application form.

Description: The Graduate Assistant – Compliance Assistant will provide essential support to the compliance areas in the Registrar’s Office. Support will include working with various staff members to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, especially in the areas of Veteran Affairs and Athletics. Duties include responding to inquiries and questions about programs and benefits, processing veteran and student athlete certification checks, assisting with policies and procedures documentation and research pertaining to areas of compliance including NCAA and Veteran benefits, rules and regulations, and assisting with degree audit and curriculum matters.

Requirements: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Highly organized with keen attention to detail

• Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information and data appropriately 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Additional Information: Knowledge of Veteran benefits and regulations or experience in areas of compliance is a plus

Eligibility:  Candidates should have completed an undergraduate degree and are currently pursuing a Villanova graduate degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Human Resource Development, or related field.

Wage: $1107 MPT biweekly rate 

Start Term: Fall 2026

Deadline to Apply: July 30, 2026 

How to Apply: Learn more about this position and apply directly here. 

• Description: Troubleshoot and resolve common technical issues, including:

• Account access and password resets
• Email and Microsoft 365 applications
• Network and VPN connectivity
• Basic hardware and software support
• Document all interactions and resolutions in the ticketing system
• Escalate unresolved or complex issues to Tier 2/3 support as needed
• Follow up with users to ensure issues are fully resolved
• Provide excellent customer service and clear communication at all times

• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Villanova University.
• Wage: $13/hr
• Start Term: Fall 2026
• Deadline to Apply: August 1
• How to Apply: Learn more about this position and apply directly here. Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume.