Observatory Attendant

Observatory Attendant

Observatory Attendant for Astrophysics majors only! Assist with observation of telescopes for Public Observatory Hours.

Position Information

Posting Number: 20234740V
Position Title: Observatory Attendant
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: Approximately 6
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2023-2024 Academic Year
Location: Mendel Science Center
Detailed Work Schedule: Select one or two nights Monday through Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. (7 to 9 p.m. after time change). Sign up sheet posted in department.
Number of positions: 20
Department: 182-Astronomy and Planetary Science
Contact Name: Kathleen DeMara
Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194820

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: Observatory Attendant for Astrophysics and Planetary Science classes, or for Astrophysics faculty taught MSE courses. Operate the telescope for the public during Astrophysics Public Observatory hours open to the public.

Requirements

• Must be Astrophysics major.

Additional Information

Wage Rate: $11.25/HR
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for work study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * What is your availability? (days and times)

  (Open Ended Question)

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

  (Open Ended Question)

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