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Ohio University Libraries - GIS Student Assistant (2 positions)

Ohio University

Athens, OH • On-site

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job description

Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Business Title
Ohio University Libraries - GIS Student Assistant (2 positions)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Application Materials
  • Resume
  • Cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant GIS or mapping experience.

Posting Number
20161762STD
Department Summary
The GIS Student Assistants will support the Historical Athens County Atlas Mapping Initiative, a collaboration between Ohio University Libraries and the Southeast Ohio History Center. Students will help georeference selected maps from the 1875 and 1905 Athens County atlases, document technical workflows, and contribute to a public, interactive ArcGIS-based map interface.
The position is based in Digital Initiatives, a unit within Archives & Special Collections, which supports hands-on student work with archival and digitized materials.
This position will provide students with applied experience in:
  • Historical map georeferencing - aligning scanned atlas maps with present-day geographic data using ArcGIS tools.
  • Working with primary sources - reading and interpreting historical maps.
  • Technical documentation - recording methods, decisions, and project steps.
  • Web mapping - reviewing map layers for accuracy and quality and developing a public, interactive online map.
  • Accessibility and usability - considering how different audiences will use the map.
  • Collaboration - working with the project team and partners.
  • Public scholarship - helping with a campus Georef-a-thon and contributing to a project blog post.

Job Profile
Level Summary
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Fiscal Responsibilities:
Problem Solving:
Independence of Action:
Communication and Collaboration:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Current undergraduate student enrolled in Ohio University's GIS Certificate program
  • Completion of introductory GIS course or equivalent GIS experience
  • Experience using ArcGIS Pro
  • High attention to detail
  • Comfort with iterative problem-solving
  • Strong organizational skills for documentation, file management, and workflow tracking

Preferred Qualifications
  • Interest in historical maps, local history, archives, web mapping, or digital humanities
  • Interest in collaborative, public-facing project work
  • Strong written communication skills

Working Condition/Physical Demands:
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Department
Library
Pay Rate
12.50/hour
FLSA Status
Posting Open Date
08/17/2026
Posting End Date
08/31/2026
Job Category
Student Hourly
Planning Unit
Library
Work Schedule
This position will run from fall semester 2026 through spring semester 2027.
Each student assistant will work approximately 6 hours per week for 33 weeks. Work will primarily take place on-site at Alden Library, in the Digital Initiatives unit, during regular office hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Campus
Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Erin Wilson, wilsone5@ohio.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time
Job Level
Job Family
Job Sub Family
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