April 9, 2024

Graduate Staff Assistant Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers GIS Lab- 2024-2025AY

Application Deadline: Sunday April 21, 2024

The UW Libraries has an opening for a 50% FTE Graduate Staff Assistant with our Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers unit. This is a nine month position (September 16, 2024 – June 15, 2025) with summer extension based on candidate availability and satisfactory performance.

Under the general supervision of the Geospatial Data and Maps Librarian, this position will assist library users and staff with GIS software, data discovery and manipulation, computerized mapping and data products; maintain GIS data discovery tools provided by the Libraries; staff the Libraries’ GIS Lab and coordinate activities of GIS Lab Assistant.

This position requires the performance of varied and complex duties involving a high degree of responsibility and judgment. This position requires significant experience or training with GIS software applications and data manipulation. Specific projects will be negotiated based upon the skills and interests of the candidate. Salary aligns with the regular rate SA salary schedule. Read the full job description and information about how to apply here.

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. Review the UAW Academic Student Employees (ASEs) contract for more information.