Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow

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Position Information Posting Number:20255484VPosition Title:Graduate Assistant-Sustainability FellowPosting TypeStudentHours/week:15-35Eligibility:Graduate AssistantSemester2025 SummerLocation St. Rita's HallDetailed Work ScheduleNumber of positions:1Department:009- Office of SustainabilityContact Name:Aldo PieriniContact 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:Minimum requirements:Formal Education

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

Work Experience

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

Work Skills (e.g., written, and verbal communication 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.
• Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
• Experience working with Sustainable Development Goals, Villanova’s sustainability plan and metrics.
• Strong computer proficiency (Excel, MATLAB, PowerPoint).

Preferred qualifications:Formal Education

• Pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Engineering

Work Experience

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

Work Skills (e.g., written, and verbal communication 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 Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Open Until FilledYesPosting Specific Questions

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Optional Applicant Documents:Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents