Undergraduate Assistant - CX

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks an Undergraduate Assistant - CX to support the Climate-Mobility World Model project across Villanova’s campuses. You will help collect and organize transportation data, build GIS maps, and analyze mobility patterns to study climate resilience and equitable access.

The role includes assisting with simulation model development and testing various scenarios, with training provided in relevant tools and methods.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in engineering, computer science, data science, geography/GIS or related field.
• Interest in transportation, sustainability, simulation, or data analytics.
• Basic experience with Python, GIS or quantitative analysis is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize campus transportation and infrastructure data.
• Develop GIS maps and mobility data layers.
• Analyze pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle, shuttle and transit activity.
• Assist with development and validation of transportation simulation models.
• Test what-if scenarios like shuttle operations, traffic management, events, and weather disruptions.
• Contribute to data visualization, dashboards, documentation and presentation of results.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Python

GIS

Job description

Undergraduate Assistant - CX

Position Information Posting Number: 20260392V Position Title: Undergraduate Assistant - CX Posting Type Student Hours/week: 10+ Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Drosdick Hall Detailed Work Schedule Number of positions: 2 Department: 202-Civil and Environmental Engineering Contact Name: Linda DeAngelis Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-4960

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The undergraduate research assistant will support the development of the Villanova Climate-Mobility World Model, a campus-wide digital twin for studying mobility, sustainability, climate resilience, and equitable access across Villanova’s Main, Cabrini and Rosemont campuses.

Job Responsibilities

Student will work with the research team on tasks including collecting and organizing campus transportation and infrastructure data; developing GIS maps and mobility data layers; analyzing pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle, shuttle and transit activity; assisting with the development and validation of transportation simulation models; and testing "what-if" scenarios such as shuttle operations, traffic management, special events and extreme weather disruptions. Student may contribute to data visualization, dashboards, documentation and presentation of project results. Training will be provided in relevant research tools and methods.

Requirements

Requirements: Junior-level undergraduate student in engineering, computer science, data science, geography/ GIS or a related field; interest in transportation, sustainability, simulation, or data analytics; basic experience with Python, GIS or quantitative analysis is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $13.00/per hr.

Closing Date

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled No