Graduate Assistant - University Sustainability Committee

Graduate Assistant - University Sustainability Committee

The University Sustainability Committee (USC) is seeking a 9-month graduate assistant, beginning August 24th 2026 and ending May 9th 2027. The USC works to support, promote, and grow Duquesne University’s efforts to build a sustainable campus. The Committee is comprised of students, staff and faculty, and fosters opportunities for multidisciplinary engagement across academic units, facilities, and University leadership.

The student aid will report to the Chair of the USC and will work 15 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters, excluding breaks and holidays. The aid is expected to do the following:

• Assist the Chair and USC in organizing, marketing, and hosting events
• Attend monthly USC meetings
• Grow the USC community and build awareness of the USC on campus, which will include working with the Division of
• Marketing and Communications to keep the sustainability website up-to-date, and with campus allies to communicate event information
• Maintain the Campus Produce Garden in collaboration with the Gardens and Greenspaces Working Group
• Design and distribute posters and event calendars
• Gather and catalog information to support USC initiatives
• Track and record information regarding sustainability metrics across campus for annual reporting, including the STARS
• Report, Greenhouse Gas Report, and USC Annual Report
• Take notes at USC meetings
• Meet with the Chair each week

Knowledge of Canvas, Canva design, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, are highly desirable. In addition, the position requires excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills as well as an ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff. Additional tasks may be assigned to the aid at the Chair’s discretion. Knowledge of Sustainability Studies is a benefit; however, it is not required. The GA will receive a tuition scholarship equivalent to 12 credits over the course of the academic year and a stipend of $3,600 each semester (15 hours/week at $15/hour over 16 weeks). Pending continued funding, the position may be renewable at the discretion of the Chair and in consultation with University administration. To apply, the student should submit a letter of interest that addresses the position requirements listed in this advertisement in addition to a resume that highlights their key skills. Letters should be addressed to the current Co-Chairs of the USC Drs. Leda Kloudas and Sarah Wright, and sent to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, August 18th. Interviews will be conducted between Wednesday 8/19 and Wednesday 8/26.