27-04 Geographic Information Systems Laboratory Manager (Manager 160) - Geography & Planning

27-04 Geographic Information Systems Laboratory Manager (Manager 160) - Geography & Planning

Salary

$67,036.00 Annually

Location

West Chester University, PA

Job Type

Regular / Full-Time

Job Number

27-04

Department

College of Business & Public Management

Division

Geography & Planning

Opening Date

07/20/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

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:

• Support faculty and students on research and applied projects
• Support student lab operations
• Support community engagement activities
• Maintain software, hardware, internet server, data and other resources in the labs and studio
• Manage ESRI accounts, licenses, and other geospatial software
• Collaborate with University Information Services and Technology staff to ensure timely software installation
• Maintain and update hardware peripherals functions
• Maintain servers and data
• Prepare technical documentation
• Manage assigned Graduate Assistants
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Geography, Planning, or a closely related geospatial field
• Two years of working experience in the GIS field

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Geography, Planning, or a closely related geospatial field; and/or
• Experience with GIS system administration; and/or
• Experience leading project teams

Special Instructions

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:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/Resume
• List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address).

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.

WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical, prescription, dental and vision benefit plans. Medical and prescription drug coverage includes PPO health, prescription drug, and hearing coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage is offered at no cost to employees.
• The Healthy U Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is Nonrepresented Employees (Managers).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .

The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.

Employer West Chester University

Address 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383

Website http://www.wcupa.edu