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Observatory Attendant
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What they do
A Geosciences Professor teaches foundational geoscience ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the geoscience curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$95,795 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Position Information Posting Number:
20260321V Position Title:
Observatory Attendant Posting Type Student Hours/week:
Approximately 6Eligibility:
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:
20Department:
182-Astronomy and Planetary Science Contact Name:
Kathleen DeMara Contact Phone/Extension:
6105194820Position 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 publicRequirements:
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.