GIS Analyst

Department: Planning

About the role

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supports campus planning, operations, research, and public engagement by building, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and creating high‑quality maps, dashboards, and web applications.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and maintain geospatial datasets (parcels, buildings, utilities, land use, mobility, environmental layers) using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise, Online, and related tools.
• Produce cartographically sound maps, web maps, and StoryMaps for planning studies, capital projects, emergency response, and campus wayfinding.
• Build and manage campus basemaps, feature services, and symbology libraries while ensuring consistent standards across projects.
• Perform spatial analyses (network, proximity, suitability, density, overlay, 3D scene/visibility) and summarize results in tables, graphics, and dashboards.
• Develop repeatable workflows for recurring analyses such as space utilization, mobility and access, sustainability metrics, and environmental risk.
• Integrate CAD/BIM, survey data, and remote‑sensing sources (e.g., LiDAR, aerial imagery) into GIS, reconciling coordinate systems and dimensional accuracy.
• Establish metadata, versioning, QA/QC checks, and data‑governance practices aligned with university standards.
• Document processes and maintain a data catalog for campus stakeholders.
• Configure ArcGIS dashboards, web apps, and feature‑editing experiences for non‑technical users.
• Use Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, and/or FME to automate ETL, data validation, and map production.
• Support geospatial components of regulatory reporting (environmental, ADA accessibility, safety zones) and data‑privacy requirements.
• Maintain continuity plans for GIS services and contribute to emergency mapping when needed.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: A formal, directly job‑related 4‑year degree (or equivalent specialized training) in a relevant discipline is required. Preferred degrees include Geography/Geospatial Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, GIS, Computer Science, or related fields. An associate’s degree with 25 years of professional GIS experience (higher‑education or public sector preferred) is also acceptable.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of directly related GIS experience. Preferred experience includes integrating CAD/BIM, survey, and remote‑sensing data into campus GIS; 3D GIS (Scene Viewer, ArcGIS Urban); network analysis; mobility/accessibility modeling; familiarity with open‑source tools (QGIS), cloud GIS, and versioned enterprise geodatabases; and prior work supporting campus planning, facilities management, sustainability programs, or emergency operations.

Certification/Licensing: None required. All positions are security‑sensitive and will require a criminal history check.