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GIS/Spatial Analysis Specialist

GIS/Spatial Analysis Specialist

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
05/18/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1000814
Position Title
GIS/Spatial Analysis Specialist
Hiring Range Minimum
$28.53
Hiring Range Maximum
$31.92
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
8-5, Monday through Friday, but may vary depending on the academic
Potential for remote work, depending on labs
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Room 114A, Fairchild
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
To support the instructional and research activities of the Geography Department by applying knowledge and skill in GIS, spatial analysis, and related computer technology.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Geography or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of relevant laboratory/research experience.

Skills & Knowledge
  • Knowledge, experience, and skills with geospatial software, especially Esri's ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
  • Experience teaching/supporting students at the university level.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to present information in a clear manner.
  • Competency with quantitative/statistical analytical methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a variety of projects in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Willingness to learn new geospatial software and methods and stay up-to-date in a changing field.
  • Basic familiarity with coding in one or more languages such as R, Python, or JavaScript, and willingness to develop coding skills further.
  • Readiness to collaborate on developing and improving the department's GIS curriculum and community.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kelly Palmer
Department Contact Phone Number
603 646-3378
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Xun Shi, Department Chair
Department Contact's Phone Number
603 646-0451
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Please send a sample of GIS work related projects.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85733
Key Accountabilities
Description
Teaching
  • Serves as lab instructor and teaching assistant for GIS classes offered by the Geography Department at the introductory and intermediate levels.
  • Teaches lab sessions and assists in the instruction of those GIS classes, including grading, answering student questions, and addressing technical problems.
  • Collaborates with faculty to develop curricula and advise the use of hardware and software to achieve their learning objectives.

Percentage Of Time
70%
Description
Research
  • Collaborates with faculty and other members of the department in research activities that require GIS operations, including spatial analysis and cartography.
  • Supports graduate and undergraduate students with geospatial research methods, workflows, and troubleshooting.

Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Service
  • Maintains the software, hardware, and network of the department's Rahr computer teaching lab to ensure they are in a functional condition for class teaching, including but not limited to periodically cleaning hard drives, re-imaging computers, replacing outdated devices, and daily troubleshooting.
  • Manages computer lab for classes inside and outside the department, including coordinating schedules, maintaining the lab space, and communicating lab policies.
  • Contributes to management of other departmental hardware, such as the large-format plotter.
  • Maintains communication with the department administrators and provides support as needed, including but not limited to website maintenance, social media, marketing, and graphic design.

Percentage Of Time
10%
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned

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