Geospatial Maps Assistant (Student)

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time student employee to assist with map and geospatial data tasks at the University Park, PA campus. The role involves helping library users, georeferencing maps, and producing geospatial data and metadata for ongoing projects.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates who can commit 6–10 hours per week during typical 9am–5pm hours and provide reliable support within library systems and online resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and with faculty and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of reliability and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist library users with map and geospatial data collections using library systems and online resources.
• Work on projects involving maps and geospatial collections.
• Georeference maps and produce geospatial data and metadata.
• Scan maps using scanner technology and organize maps in the collection.
• Respond to library users' informational inquiries and help with unit operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Geospatial software

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a part-time student employee to assist with map and geospatial data tasks at the University Park, PA campus. The role involves helping library users, georeferencing maps, and producing geospatial data and metadata for ongoing projects.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates who can commit 6–10 hours per week during typical 9am–5pm hours and provide reliable support within library systems and online resources.