Student GIS Analyst

The University of New Mexico's Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and serves as the New Mexico State Demographer's Office. We assist New Mexico government agencies, lawmakers and the public in making data-driven decisions by providing impartial data and objective analysis. GPS provides UNM students with real-life job skills that will give them a strong, competitive advantage over their peers after graduation.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated students from any degree program to contribute their expertise in areas such as data analysis, data entry, verification, geocoding, and publishing of traffic crash data. In addition to providing support and routine maintenance of the traffic crash database, students will have ample opportunities to expand their analysis or programming skills solving real-world problems. GPS is looking to hire entry-level Student GIS Analysts and train them in data collection, GIS, and data analysis work using traffic crash data. Whether you are new to GIS or just starting your degree, that's okay, as we can provide onsite training in a variety of GIS tasks, along with statistical data analysis, data processing and integration, trend analysis, data entry and cleaning, web mapping, and geospatial analysis.

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, at least half-time (6 hours)
• Can work a minimum of 10-20 hours a week.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to protocols and procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Works as a team member with staff and/or other student employees on various projects.
• Willing to perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work Study students.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS software, specifically ArcPro, through coursework or projects.
• Experience with data input, verification, and error correction for geospatial datasets.
• Familiarity with geocoding processes and spatial data management.
• Knowledge of database systems and their application in GIS (e.g., geodatabases).
• Experience with or strong aptitude for learning GIS services and web mapping.
• Basic programming skills in a language relevant to GIS (e.g., Python, Arcade) are a plus.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.