Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow

Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: 20255484V
Position Title: Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: 15-35
Eligibility: Graduate Assistant Semester 2025 Summer
Location: St. Rita's Hall
Number of positions: 1
Department: 009- Office of Sustainability
Contact Name: Aldo Pierini
Contact Phone/Extension: 5667

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: Assist the Office for Sustainability in the planning of the international and interdisciplinary sustainability conference. This includes, but is not limited to, managing logistics, marketing, communications, and leading other essential tasks. Support the Assistant Director of Sustainability in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be the point person for all external marketing and communications regarding the international sustainability conference.
• Plan, organize and delegate tasks related to the international sustainability conference. Compile data and information for sustainability reports.
• Provide support for campus sustainability events.
• Research existing and available sustainable technologies and programs to evaluate potential of implementation on Villanova’s campus.
• Identify new metrics for tracking.
• Develop and assist with new sustainability initiatives.

Requirements:

Formal Education

• Completed Master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering (minimum).

Work Experience

• 1-2 years’ related experience in conference planning.
• 1-2 years’ experience in working in engineering data collection, processing, and analysis.

Work Skills

• Excellent quantitative, interpersonal, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Good judgement in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
• Experience working with Sustainable Development Goals, Villanova’s sustainability plan and metrics.
• Strong computer proficiency (Excel, MATLAB, PowerPoint).

Formal Education

• Pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Engineering.

Work Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in data analysis, conference planning and marketing.

Work Skills

• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills through academic publications.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: GAH-graduate: $18/hr OR doctorate: $21/hr

Posting Specific Questions

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• * Are you eligible for work study?
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• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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• * What is your availability (days, times)?

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Optional Applicant Documents:

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