Observatory Attendant - Military veterans preferred

Date Posted: 2025-09-05
Company: Villanova University
Job Category: Other

Salary Range: /yr
Types of Work:
  employee   contract

Location:
City: Villanova
State: Pennsylvania
Zip code: 19085
Country: United States

Villanova University

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Position Information

Posting Number:20255729VPosition Title:Observatory AttendantPosting TypeStudentHours/week:Approximately 6Eligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2025-2026 Academic YearLocation Mendel Science CenterDetailed 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:20Department:182-Astronomy and Planetary ScienceContact Name:Kathleen DeMaraContact 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):Open Until FilledYes

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1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
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2. * Are you eligible for work study?
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3. * What is your availability? (days and times)

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

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5. * I understand that satisfactory attendance in all academic classes is required to maintain student employment at Villanova University.
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