Campus GIS & Space Data Specialist

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

PSLF program

Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Scholarship program

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a GIS & Spatial Data Specialist to develop, maintain, and optimize the university’s geospatial data, floor plans, and facilities information. This role leads GIS work across campus for space planning, infrastructure management, and decision-support.

The position reports to the Director of Space Utilization or designee and emphasizes data governance, automation, and collaboration with facilities teams to improve sustainability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional GIS/spatial data experience.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
• Experience integrating space inventory, facilities, or infrastructure data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and expand the university’s GIS environment supporting facilities, space inventory, infrastructure, and grounds.
• Manage geospatial datasets for buildings, floor plans, utilities, landscapes, and other physical assets.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and interoperability across GIS, space inventory systems, CAFM/CMMS platforms, and other institutional systems.
• Support technology planning related to GIS and spatial data solutions, including system enhancements and integrations.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Spatial data management

GIS platforms

Data interoperability

Python scripting

SQL

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Facilities Management, or a related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

AutoCAD

Python

SQL

ArcPy

Job description

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a GIS & Spatial Data Specialist to develop, maintain, and optimize the university’s geospatial data, floor plans, and facilities information. This role leads GIS work across campus for space planning, infrastructure management, and decision-support.

The position reports to the Director of Space Utilization or designee and emphasizes data governance, automation, and collaboration with facilities teams to improve sustainability and