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Geographic Info Systems Specialist, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Posted March 9, 2015

Requisition Number: STFR002047

Division/College: Library

FT/PT: Full Time

Grade: 10

Position Summary:

We are: The Northeastern University Library, an evolving research library with an ambitious vision to expand our digital initiatives and redefine library service in the 21st century through strong partnerships across campus, expanded collaboration in the classroom, continued growth of special collections tied to our Greater Boston communities, new services for creation across media formats, and the development of next-generation digital infrastructure to support these activities and more. We seek out new tools and methods, test them on real-world projects, and make them available to the Northeastern community and beyond. We work every day to expand our understanding of digital scholarship, and help build it through the tools we provide to help Northeastern’s researchers.

You are: A GIS specialist that will help mobilize and design Library services supporting geospatial activities across the University. You are excited to work with diverse groups within the Library and across campus, and proactive in outreach and communication. You are comfortable with providing many forms of education, from developing curricula and teaching classes to providing high-level research support in one-on-one consultations. You are a collegial team member who will work closely with other departments within the Library, serving as a resource for GIS-related tools, services, and systems. You’re enthusiastic about the role of spatial analysis in scholarship across the disciplines, and will develop both this position and the Library into focal points for GIS-related activities across the University.

This position is in: the Digital Scholarship Group, an applied research group within the Library where we work with researchers at all levels on new techniques of representation, analysis, and dissemination that are transforming scholarly research.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience working in a geospatial environment, preferably in an academic setting.
  • Experience with training for GIS software, including ESRI products.
  • Working knowledge of spatial data formats and related metadata issues.
  • Working knowledge of web mapping applications, such as Google Earth.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to end.
  • Aptitude for developing and providing workshops to users.
  • Excellent interpersonal, marketing, and communication skills.
  • Masters Degree in GIS, digital geography, or related discipline.

Please note: This is a two-year pilot position with opportunity for extension.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration will go to those received by March 23, 2015.

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Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

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