GIS Lab Coordinator (Temporary Position)

Lindenwood; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is looking for a GIS Lab Coordinator to support student research and manage geospatial technology. This is a temporary, full-time role that will begin immediately and continue through December 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on grant funding.

The ideal candidate will oversee Remote Sensing and GeoAI initiatives and be responsible for deploying GIS technologies. A Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant professional experience.
• Technical troubleshooting skills for hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and supports student researchers.
• Deploys and maintains GIS technologies across courses.
• Compiles research data for project reports.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

Survey123

Python

Jupyter

Job description

Job Title

GIS Lab Coordinator (Temporary Position)

Department

College of Arts and Humanities

Reports To

Various Positions

Job Summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a GIS Lab Coordinator to support student research, manage geospatial technology, and contribute to Remote Sensing and GeoAI initiatives. This is a temporary, full‑time, grant‑funded position that will begin immediately and continue through December 2026, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued grant funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentors and supports student researchers; coordinate with faculty and external partners.
• Deploys and maintains GIS technologies across courses; troubleshoot issues.
• Supports use of Esri tools (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps).
• Utilizes advanced remote sensing tools (e.g., ENVI) and geospatial coding (Python, Arcade, Jupyter).
• Oversees Remote Sensing and GeoAI research activities.
• Tests, deploys, and trains others on new learning modules.
• Compiles research data and prepares content for project reports.
• Job may also require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 1 year relevant professional experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical troubleshooting skills for hardware and software.
• Good decision making, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Friendly, helpful, and assertive disposition.
• Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced educational environment with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment

• Flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended periods daily.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.
• Ability to use repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements to type regularly.
• Regular attendance is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an equal opportunity employer. The University complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants.