Center Administrator, Center for Irish Studies

Posting Number: 20260434S | Position Type: Staff | Location: Villanova, PA | Recruitment Type: Internal/External | Posted: 09/25/2026

About the role

The Center Administrator works closely with the Center Director to manage the operations of the Center for Irish Studies, providing support in the coordination and development of all Center programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the Center, including budget, fiscal reporting, and payments; the Center shared files and folders; and Center materials for students.
• Work with the Irish Studies administrative assistant in payments, calendar, and newsletter.
• Assist Director in coordinating visits by Irish Fulbrights, visiting Heimbold Chair, and other residencies.
• Assign tasks to Administrative Assistant staff.
• Supervise student fellows.
• Collaborate with the Director to plan, develop, promote and execute Center programs and events; plan and execute annual meetings with community groups.
• Work with Advancement to coordinate fund-raising efforts and publications.
• Assist the Director on the annual report and donor reports.
• Develop and update communication materials associated with Center initiatives, including the Center website, newsletters, and social media; maintain communications with internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff and other centers at Villanova; donors; external partners, including the Irish Government (Consulate General of Ireland; Culture Ireland, Office of the Irish Ambassador; Fulbright IIE, NiCCONA), and local residents and community organizations including the Irish Diaspora Center and the Irish American Business Chamber and Network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences or related discipline required; Master’s degree in related discipline desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant and applicable work environment.
• Proficiency in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• General knowledge of office principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of Banner and SharePoint preferred.
• Strong program, event and budget management skills; experience with communications, marketing, and public relations, including website management and social media.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and events, and to work with and gain the respect of multiple constituencies, including faculty, staff, alumni, students, professionals and the general public.
• Knowledge of Ireland, the Irish diaspora, and interest in