Join a vibrant equity-minded campus whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Geography & Planning invites applicants for the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory Manager.
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The mission of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM), home of the Department of Geography and Planning, is to provide high quality - high value education through excellence in teaching and scholarship, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and experiential learning. CBPM is an AACSB accredited school. The Department of Geography and Planning offers a comprehensive geography program that empowers students to tackle global challenges head-on. The current curriculum engages students with hands-on fieldwork, cutting-edge GIS technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Reporting to the Dean, the GIS Lab Manager has the primary responsibility for managing two GIS Labs and a Planning Studio to support academic programs in the College of Business and Public Management including maintaining software, hardware, internet server, data, and other resources in the labs and studio. The incumbent will provide support to faculty with teaching, research and community engagement activities. Working independently, the GIS Lab Manager will lead project teams and initiate projects in collaboration with Faculty. The position manages assigned Graduate Assistants.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of GIS systems & software, protocols, and standards; leverage their experience, expertise, and established industry knowledge to the organization’s processes and architecture; and demonstrate strong attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department & College while balancing operational priorities. The candidate can creatively problem solve & possesses analytical competence(s). The individual can effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
There is the possibility of working remotely occasionally subject to departmental operations.
The salary for this position is $67,036.
Excellent benefits package including undergraduate tuition fee waiver for self and dependents.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This advertisement may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit the following:
To be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process.
Due to the nature of this position, employment visa sponsorship is not available
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.