Student - GIS TA
Ursinus College
Location
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The GIS TA will assist the professor with GIS software instruction, troubleshooting, and mentoring students. They will also help prepare for lab sessions and assist with field exercises.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be full-time students at Ursinus College and demonstrate enthusiasm, punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness. Familiarity with Canvas course sites and the ability to attend labs for the entire semester are also required.
Job description
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.
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.
