Temporary Project Assistant– Water Resilience

Job Title Temporary Project Assistant– Water Resilience

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $23.00 Per Hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 00

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Syracuse University Institute for Sustainability Engagement ( ISE ) is seeking a temporary project assistant to support mission-critical program outreach, technical assistance projects, in-person and virtual event delivery, and program evaluation and tracking for water and sustainability programming. The assistant will work across multiple sponsored projects that provide training, research, and technical assistance to water sector stakeholders including municipal staff, utility managers, and industry representatives.

The project assistant will participate in strategic efforts to coordinate logistics and host virtual events, support technical assistance engagements, and organize program data to support reporting and impact evaluation across ISE’s Environmental Finance Center and a national network of environmental finance organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental science/studies, public health, communications, sustainability studies, or a related field.
• Experience with water resource topics, including policy, state and federal programs, and understanding of water sector stakeholders is a plus.
• Previous experience in a program or event coordination role, or related support role, is preferred but not required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels in a timely and professional manner.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content for various communication channels.
• Comfort working with data, with the ability to track, organize, and summarize quantitative and qualitative metrics for program reporting and impact evaluation.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and professionalism in all communications and deliverables.
• Applies critical thinking to diagnose problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

Technical Assistance (TA) project support:

• Support technical assistance projects with…