High School GIS Certificate Coordinator

Position Overview

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Bridge Program is seeking a dedicated High School GIS Certificate Coordinator to support the implementation, coordination, and daily operations of the High School GIS Certificate Program funded through the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) CPO-006 Workforce Development Pilot.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, instructors, high school partners, and the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative.

This is a grant‑funded, time‑limited position and continuation is dependent upon the availability of federal funding.

• Coordinate all administrative and operational aspects of the High School GIS Certificate Program.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, onboarding, and communication with participating high schools.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for students, families, instructors, and Bridge Program staff.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and communication for teacher workshops, orientation, certificate sessions, and culminating events.
• Manage student attendance, progress reports, citizenship verification documentation, and instructional compliance records.
• Maintain the program's data tracking system, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements under the subcontract with the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative.
• Support experiential learning activities, including field trips, NGA engagement events, and other instructional opportunities.
• Coordinate with the GIS instructor, RomoGIS, and the PI and Program Director of the NGA CPO‑006 Workforce Development Pilot Dr. Reda Amer to ensure consistent curriculum delivery.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials, program communications, and operational documents.
• Assist in ensuring that all program processes comply with UM System, UMSL, and federal contract requirements.
• Contribute to program evaluation, continuous improvement efforts, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold UMSL's values of access, excellence, and student success.

• This is a grant‑funded position supported by the NGA CPO‑006 Workforce Development Pilot.
• Employment is contingent upon availability of federal funds.
• Compensation will follow UMSL and UM System HR guidelines for professional staff.
• This position does not include visa sponsorship and must comply with all federal contract requirements.

This position supports a project funded by the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency, which limits participation in the project to citizens of the United States. As a result, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

• Must successfully complete a background check consistent with UM System policies.
• Must complete all required UMSL and NGA compliance training (cybersecurity, FERPA, ethics, youth protection, etc.).
• Must comply with federal cost allowability rules, NGA restrictions, UM System HR policies, and program documentation requirements.
• Must follow all guidelines for working with minors and maintaining secure student data.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

28 hours/week. Weekdays, some weekends, and evenings may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in education, Geography, Geospatial Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with youth, high school programs, or academic support initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general digital tools.

• Experience coordinating educational or STEM‑based programs.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts or exposure to geospatial technologies (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro,…