Overview
STARS Graduate Assistant Jobs in Burlington, Vermont, USA at University of Vermont
The University of Vermont’s Office of
Sustainability
is seeking a highly organized and motivated graduate student to join the Sustainable Solutions Lab to help facilitate the completion of the University’s 2026 AASHE STARS (
Sustainability
Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) report. This position offers the opportunity to lead a complex
sustainability
reporting project, collaborate with campus stakeholders, and contribute to UVM’s
sustainability initiatives
.
Position Details:
This position runs from March 2025 through March 2026, including work over the summer. Weekly hours are flexible and will vary throughout the year, between 5-10 hours per week. Pay is $20/hour. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings required on campus.
Key Responsibilities:
Review UVM’s process for organizing past STARS reports and set up a system for the upcoming submission that includes assigning credits to responsible parties and tracking progress.
Serve as the project manager for the AASHE STARS report. Ensure all credits are completed accurately and on schedule.
Take responsibility for completing specific credits independently while supporting responsible parties with others. Coordinate with university departments, faculty, staff, and administrators to gather data and documentation.
Draft narrative responses and compile needed data for credits. Maintain thorough records for audit purposes. Input information into the AASHE STARS reporting tool.
Participate in the STARS Support Cohort
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and prioritize tasks effectively.
Background in
sustainability
, environmental science, policy, planning, or a related field.
Familiarity with
sustainability
principles, data analysis, and reporting frameworks (experience with AASHE STARS is a plus).Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
for engaging with
diverse
stakeholders and documenting processes clearly.
Available fourth Thursday of each month from 2-3 p.m. for STARS Support Cohort meetings (virtual).Apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to by 11:59pm on March 9.
Title: STARS Graduate Assistant
Company: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington, Vermont, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator)
