Grad ; Net Zero Water

Hiring Department: Planning, Sustainability and Project Management (PSPM)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1040426

Posting Close Date: 7/10/2026

Salary: The hourly wage for this position is $31.03

Planning, Sustainability and Project Management seeks a graduate student hourly employee to assist with programs and initiatives related to UIC's Net Zero Water Commitment. The Graduate Hourly will work with the Carbon Neutral Program Director, net-zero water subcommittee of the Chancellor's Committee on Sustainability and Energy, and other UIC departments to implement the Net-Zero Water section of UIC's Climate Commitments Action Plan.

This position will be 10 hours per week during UIC's 2026 Summer session and/or Fall semester.

• Pursuing WAVE Assess verification for UIC; collect data on metrics related to UIC’s water-related risks, prepare submission materials, and coordinate submission with PSPM, the Water Council, and CCSE-Net Zero Water subcommittee
• Providing administrative and clerical support to the Net Zero Water sub-committee of the Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability and Energy convened by Sustainability at PSPM
• Drafting recommendations to advance the sustainability and equity of UIC’s water systems.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Interest in and knowledge of water sustainability issues, data-driven sustainability programs, and third-party verification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including advanced formulas.
• Excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal communication
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.