Observatory Attendant

Observatory Attendant

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Observatory Attendant for Astrophysics majors only!
Assist with observation of telescopes for Public Observatory Hours.

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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

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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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