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Troy University

GIS Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Troy, AL

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ June 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Troy University is hiring a GIS Research Assistant. The position involves assisting with data collection and analysis for faculty research in the Geospatial Informatics department within the College of Science and Engineering. The role supports research activities by utilizing GIS skills and tools.

Highlights
  • Assist with data collection and analysis for faculty research projects.
  • Use ArcGIS Pro software with basic familiarity.
  • Part-time position, approximately 15 hours per week.
  • Temporary classified hourly staff role.
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have completed at least one introductory GIS class (e.g., GIS 3390) and possess a basic understanding of statistics.
  • Preferred candidates are current Troy University students in GIS, Geomatics, or related minors.
  • No driving duties are required.
  • Reports to Geospatial Informatics department within the College of Science and Engineering.
  • No supervisory responsibilities.

GIS Research Assistant Full Description

GIS Research Assistant
 Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  
Posting Number  | SF2345P
Position Title  | GIS Research Assistant
Position Type  | Classified Staff/Hourly
Department  | Geospatial Informatics - Troy
Division  | College of Science and Engineering
Campus  | Troy
Work Status  | Part-Time (IPT)
Temporary  | Yes
Location  | Troy - T01

Job Summary 
The GIS Research Assistant position is responsible for assisting with data collection and analysis for faculty research.

Minimum Qualifications 
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Must have completed at least one introductory class in GIS (i.e. GIS 3390) with a basic familiarity of ArcGIS Pro and a basic understanding of statistics

Preferred Qualifications 
1. Current Troy University student in GIS or Geomatics program or minors offered by the department

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?  | No
Work Hours  | 15 hours per week
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position  | NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility?  | No
Posting Date  | 06/05/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Quick Link  | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/44542
Reference Letters
 Reference Letters 
Solicit References Through the System?  | No
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference  |

Applicant Special Instructions  
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.

Supplemental Questions 
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Social Media website
    • Indeed
    • Other employment website (please specify below)
    • Employee Referral (please specify below)
    • Local newspaper (please specify below)
    • Professional journal (please specify below)
    • Other source (please specify below)
  2.  Please specify: 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Do you currently work in another position for Troy University? 
    • No
    • Yes - if hired for this position, intend to resign from other position
    • Yes - if hired for this position, intend to keep other position
  4. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? 
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Have you completed at least one introductory class in GIS (i.e. GIS 3390) with a basic familiarity of ArcGIS Pro and a basic understanding of statistics? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Transcript 1
 - Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
 - Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
 - Troy University participates in eVerify.

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