POSITION CODE: 7542

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Institute for Geospatial Impact

POSITION: Admin, Exempt, Full-time (40 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $105,000-115,000, prorated

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: one year (12) Months 

AVAILABLE: Immediately

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE

POSTING DATE: March 17, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately. Applications submitted by April 20, 2025 will be given priority.

The Institute for Geospatial Impact (IGI) at the University of Redlands seeks a highly motivated and skilled Director of Geospatial Technology for the development of GIS solutions and to support geospatial/GIS instruction, research, scholarship, and outreach. This position plays a pivotal role in the development and application of geospatial technologies to solve interdisciplinary challenges. Reporting to the Director of the Institute for Geospatial Impact, this position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and in some cases administrators, to provide technical expertise, develop tools and solutions that accelerate curricular innovation, support existing and new programs and pathways, as well as disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and scholarship involving GIS. www.redlands.edu/IGI. This position is not suitable for fully remote work and may require shifting some work hours to evenings and weekends as needed.

The University of Redlands is an independent, private university with strong roots in liberal arts education. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, with 40% of our student body composed of first- generation students, we believe that bringing together faculty, students, and staff from diverse cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds creates a richer learning environment. The University also has a strong commitment to community service learning. Experiential learning, collaborative learning, and faculty-student interaction are highly valued in this close-knit academic community. See (www.redlands.edu) for more information.

The University has an expansive portfolio of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in GIS as well as existing GIS Certificates and new ones under development. The selected candidate will work closely with faculty and students across a broad spectrum of disciplines who engage and often collaborate in GIS and geospatial studies, curriculum development, research, grant writing, applied projects, and community engagement.

The Institute for Geospatial Impact is a hub committed to the – (1) Expansion of curricular pathways and development of a cohesive portfolio of programs in GIS, (2) Fostering of research and scholarship in GIS, (3) Partnerships, outreach, and community-building, and (4) Development of a strategy for geospatial studies at the University of Redlands. Learn more at www.redlands.edu/IGI.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supporting faculty across a broad spectrum of disciplines which have existing geospatial curriculum.
• Supporting new curriculum development projects.
• Developing context-specific geospatial solutions for teaching, research, scholarship, community engagement, and outreach.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students engaged in GIS curriculum, geospatial research, and applied projects.
• Managing geospatial data, conducting analyses, and developing data visualizations.
• Collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects across a broad spectrum of disciplines and departments.
• Supporting faculty in geospatial fieldwork throughout the year including Summer months.
• Training and mentoring students in geospatial methods and technologies through geospatial workshops, projects, fieldwork, or one-on-one consultations.
• Managing and updating geospatial hardware and networking infrastructure, including GPS devices, drones, and GIS servers/cloud platforms.
• Developing and maintaining custom geospatial software and applications.
• Developing and maintaining custom scripts and workflows for the automation of geospatial processes.
• Contributing to geospatial outreach efforts – locally and globally.
• Contributing to sponsored research projects including grant proposals by providing geospatial expertise and innovative solutions.
• Collaborating with the Institute’s Director, staff, and Information Technology Services (ITS) to maintain the University’s academic licensing of Esri software.

Qualifications Guidelines

Required Experience/Training/Education:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in GIS or a closely related field.
• Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of GIS software, networking, and cloud platforms – particularly, Esri’s ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python.
• Significant experience with geospatial field methods and technologies including, but not limited to, GPS receivers, connected mobile devices, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs).
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply federal and state policies, laws, and regulations for drone use.
• Experience with managing large geospatial datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.
• Experience in GIS mentoring or training.

Preferred Experience/Training/Education:

• Ph.D. degree in GIS, Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in developing custom web mapping applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Maps SDK for Javascript.
• Experience with remote sensing platforms and methods.
• Familiarity with photogrammetry software.
• Interest and knowledge of spatial data science and emerging technologies like AI and machine learning for geospatial applications.
• Teaching skills with some experience in course design. While teaching is not required for the position initially, the candidate, depending on institutional geospatial priorities, their own interest, and aspirations for continuing professional development, may be assigned limited teaching responsibility.

Other Preferred Skills:

• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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