Work with the Weather Center Director to create short- and longer-range weather forecasts for the Lower Susquehanna Valley, as well as short-term streaming videos Required Qualifications Meteorology Major. Recommendation of the supervising Weather Center Director. Preferred Qualifications Job Duties Tasks may include but are not limited to: Mentor fellow shift members and non-lead forecasters Give thorough, in-depth map discussions when Weather Center Director is absent or if on an evening shift... more details
Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2024-2025
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Cover letter and resume are not required. Driver's License background check is required if you are willing to drive for the department in a university vehicle.
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Position Information
Requisition Number
Stu222P
Position Type
Student Worker
Department
Department of Student Workers
Job Title
Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2024-2025
Classification
Student Worker
Pay Rate
Starting rate $9.00/hr
Position Summary Information
Hours per week
Up to 20 hrs/week
Days Worked
Flexible
Hours/Shift worked
Flexible
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
Work with the Weather Center Director to create short- and longer-range weather forecasts for the Lower Susquehanna Valley, as well as short-term streaming videos
Required Qualifications
Meteorology Major Recommendation of the supervising Weather Center Director.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties
Tasks may include but are not limited to:
Mentor fellow shift members and non-lead forecasters
Give thorough, in-depth map discussions when Weather Center Director is absent or if on an evening shift
Assure the quality of all forecast products (i.e. preserve continuity when able, check for proper wording/spelling/grammar, confirm a professional WeatherLine recording, etc.)
Assure timely issuance of the CWS forecast, both on Weather Information Center (WIC) website and WeatherLine phone recording.
Answer calls into the Weather Center and field basic weather questions (pass on difficult forecast questions or media requests to the Weather Center Director)
Report shift problems or other concerns to Weather Center Director
Work with fellow students to create short-term streaming video forecasts and post to the WIC website
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to work with the equipment and materials provided .
Posting Open Date
08/01/2024
Posting Close Date
05/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Cover letter and resume are not required. Driver’s License background check is required if you are willing to drive for the department in a university vehicle.
Quicklink for Posting/Requisition
https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11392
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Supplemental Questions
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* Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
Yes
No
* What days/hours are you available to work?
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your current major/minor?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
No.
* Do you have a driver's license? Describe your comfort level and willingness to drive a university vehicle (mini-van) for events, activities, and field trips.
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