Student - GIS TA at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA

Assist professor with: GIS software instruction and troubleshooting, mentoring and guiding students with technical and analytical aspects of the software and in thinking about possibilities for projects and how to manage them. Assist professor with preparing support documents and planning for lab and field exercises.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and help set up lab before lab time
• Assist instructor and answer questions during lab
• Help instructor with miscellaneous tasks (e.g., field work with GPS equipment)

Requirements:

• Must be a full-time student at Ursinus College
• Enthusiasm
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Responsiveness via email
• Ability to attend lab for entire period each week during the semester
• Familiarity with Canvas course sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Familiarity with Ursinus desktop computer lab

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

About the Company

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.