Gis Coordinator

GIS COORDINATOR

Posting Number: S14519P

Working Title: GIS COORDINATOR

Department: F&A – University Architects

Posting Date: 12/16/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026

The University of Georgia (UGA) is a flagship public university founded in 1785. With more than 41,000 students, 3,100 faculty and 7,700 staff, UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. The main campus is in Athens, GA, with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

Type: Employee (Full Time) – Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Salary: $75,000 – $85,000+ (commensurate with experience) Benefits Eligibility: Eligible Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP FLSA Status: Exempt FTE: 1.00

• Design and implement campus GIS/ spatial data management system; engage in GIS data acquisition, development, and maintenance programs; develop policies and procedures for GIS data acquisition, development, maintenance, and distribution.
• Coordinate and oversee data collection from multiple internal and external stakeholders; monitor, track, and respond to system problems; recommend and coordinate troubleshooting procedures.
• Conduct geospatial analysis to support campus planning, design, and documentation; produce GIS‑based maps for OUA project management and campus departmental support.
• Research and monitor new technologies and trends related to GIS/remote sensing and other digital mapping solutions; recommend strategies for new technologies, products, systems, software; plan upgrades and replacements of existing systems.
• Oversee intern and consultant efforts related to GIS data collection, development, maintenance, and map publishing solutions.
• Provide GIS technical support, training, and outreach to campus community.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

• Master’s degree in Geographic Information Science & Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Geography.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience maintaining GIS data assets.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing enterprise GIS systems within a university or similar environment.

• GIS Database Design & Implementation:
  Proficient in creating, maintaining, and managing GIS data layers (ESRI ArcGIS Suite, QGIS).
• Spatial Data Management:
  Skilled in PostGIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Spatial, ArcSDE.
• Visualization:
  Competent in Power BI and Tableau for geospatial data visualization.
• Geospatial Research & Analysis:
  Strong understanding of cartographic principles, LiDAR, remote sensing, and internet‑based mapping solutions.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, SQL) for GIS automation and application development.
• Software Proficiency: ESRI, Autodesk, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Communication:
  Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Data Acquisition & Integration:
  Ability to manage data from diverse sources, including field notes, surveys, construction as‑builts, and remote sensing.

• Eight‑hour workday in a normal office environment at a computer.
• Occasional field work including travel to project locations within Athens or across the state.
• Stooping, bending, and reaching on site visits.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Recruitment Contact Name:
Scott Simpson
Recruitment Contact Email: scotts