Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University in Malvern is seeking a Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow to assist the Office for Sustainability in planning the international conference. You will manage logistics, marketing, communications, and data collection, analysis, and reporting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering or higher, 1-2 years in conference planning and data work, and strong Excel/MATLAB/PowerPoint skills. Hours per week: 15–35. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering required.
• 1-2 years’ conference planning experience.
• 1-2 years’ data collection, processing, and analysis in engineering.
• Experience with SDGs and Villanova metrics.
• Strong Excel, MATLAB, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the external marketing and communications point for the conference.
• Plan, organize and delegate tasks; compile data for sustainability reports.
• Support campus sustainability events.
• Research sustainable technologies for Villanova campus.
• Identify new metrics for tracking.
• Develop and assist with new sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Teamwork

Independent work

Excel

MATLAB

PowerPoint

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering

PhD in Sustainable Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

PowerPoint

Job description

Graduate Assistant-Sustainability Fellow

Posting Details

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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 Detailed Work Schedule 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

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 Filled Yes

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