Data Visualization and GIS Specialist

Texas State University - San Marcos, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - San Marcos, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Data Visualization and GIS Specialist at Texas State University plays a crucial role in supporting the development, design, and delivery of data visualization and GIS services. This position involves collaboration with university libraries and the community to assist researchers in data analysis and visualization, promoting the Libraries' services, and providing training and consultations across various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with University Libraries staff to support ongoing development, design, and delivery of data analysis, visualization, and GIS services to the university community.
• Identify, investigate, evaluate, and implement emerging hardware, software, and technologies that support GIS and data visualization.
• Create guides, interfaces, and digital learning objects to enhance and scale Data Visualization and GIS services.
• Provide research consultations on data discovery, analysis techniques, and appropriate tools for effective data visualization or GIS services.
• Develop and deliver training to university faculty, staff, and students on data visualization and GIS services across disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geography, social sciences, computer science, engineering, library science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS and QGIS) and an interest in leveraging software and technologies for spatial problem-solving.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and programming languages (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, SQL, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in geography, social sciences, computer science, engineering, library science, or a related field.
• Experience conducting workshops or training sessions in an academic environment.
• Experience in providing consultation and guidance in data discovery, analysis, management, and/or visualization.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support to researchers on analysis and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with operating drones.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 certification and UAV license, or interest in obtaining.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness program