Observatory Attendant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University invites applications for an Observatory Attendant role in the Mendel Science Center. Open to Astrophysics majors and other students, with work-study preferred but not required. Responsibilities include operating the telescope during Public Observatory Hours and supporting classes.

Typical hours are one or two nights per week, 8 to 10 p.m. (7 to 9 p.m. after time change); wage is $11.25 per hour, with the posting closing date 08/01/2027.

Qualifications

• Must be Astrophysics major.
• Eligible for student employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate telescope for the public during Observatory hours.
• Support Astrophysics and Planetary Science classes or faculty-led courses.

Skills

Astrophysics major

Job description

Observatory Attendant

Observatory Attendant for Astrophysics majors only!

Assist with observation of telescopes for Public Observatory Hours.

Posting Details

Position Information posting number: 20260321V Position Title: Observatory Attendant Posting Type Student Hours/week Approximately 6 Eligibility Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026-2027 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: Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate 11.25/HR Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/01/2027 Open Until Filled Yes

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)

• * I understand that satisfactory attendance in all academic classes is required to maintain student employment at Villanova University.
  • Yes
  • No

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