Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a forward-thinking GIS Manager to shape the future of Auburn University's campus through data, technology, and innovation. As the GIS Manager, you will lead Auburn's enterprise GIS program, ensuring accurate and accessible geospatial data that supports campus planning, utilities, facilities operations, space management, and major capital projects.

This leadership role blends strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise, collaborating

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of GIS experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Online, Pro, and Enterprise.
• Strong data governance and metadata practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages development, administration, and continuous improvement of the enterprise GIS program.
• Serves as SME for GIS technologies and system maintenance.
• Designs and maintains GIS databases, dashboards, web maps, and reporting tools.
• Coordinates collection and integration of CAD, BIM, and other formats into GIS.
• Establishes GIS standards, data governance, and metadata requirements.
• Collaborates with campus planning, space management, and facilities stakeholders.
• Develops geospatial analysis and decision-support tools for campus planning and operations.
• Collaborates with IT on GIS system maintenance and integration with enterprise systems.
• Manages GIS-related projects and consultants across the university.
• Provides technical guidance and promotes GIS best practices.

Skills

GIS Leadership

Enterprise GIS

Data Governance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Training & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Urban Planning, Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

CAD

BIM

Job description

Overview

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a forward-thinking GIS Manager to shape the future of Auburn University's campus through data, technology, and innovation. As the GIS Manager, you will lead Facilities Management's enterprise GIS program, ensuring accurate and accessible geospatial data that supports campus planning, utilities, facilities operations, space management, and major capital projects. This leadership role combines strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaboration across the university to develop GIS solutions that improve decision-making, streamline operations, and support the continued growth of Auburn's campus.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development, administration, and continuous improvement of Auburn University Facilities Management's GIS program. Leads the integration and ongoing support of an enterprise GIS environment.
• Serves as the department's subject matter expert for GIS technologies, enterprise GIS system maintenance, and location-based information support. Researches emerging geospatial technologies and develops long-range strategies to enhance and continuously improve GIS capabilities.
• Designs, develops, and maintains GIS databases, applications, dashboards, web maps, and reporting tools. Maintains the campus map and other online GIS resources.
• Coordinates the collection, organization, maintenance, and sharing of geospatial, land, space, design, utilities, and facilities data, including the integration of computer-aided design (CAD), building information management (BIM), portable document format (PDF) and other formats into GIS.
• Establishes and maintains GIS standards, operating procedures, data governance practices, and metadata requirements to ensure the accuracy, integrity, consistency, security, and accessibility of enterprise geospatial data.
• Collaborates with Campus Planning and Space Management, Facilities Management departments, and other university stakeholders on the collection and review of geospatial information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Develops geospatial analysis and decision-support tools that support campus planning, space management, facilities operations, utilities, capital projects, and other university administrative units.
• Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) on GIS system maintenance and integration with enterprise business systems, including integrated work management systems (IWMS), real estate management, document management, and other location-based systems.
• Manages GIS-related projects and consultants, and collaborates with planners, architects, engineers, IT professionals, and other stakeholders, to improve workflows, data integration, and enterprise GIS capabilities.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and consultation on GIS technologies and geospatial data management. Promotes GIS best practices and supports the effective use of enterprise GIS applications throughout Facilities Management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including enterprise geospatial database administration, ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Enterprise), GIS application and systems integration, geospatial data governance, and support of facilities, infrastructure, planning, or related GIS operations.

Desired Licenses/Certifications

• GISP Certification

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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Posted Date

8/13/2026