Hourly Student Employment - GIS Lab Assistants

Position Information Advertising Department EARTH, ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING, DEPT OF Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Hourly Student Employment - GIS Lab Assistants Posting Number 08618 Position Number 08618 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 2 Rate of Pay $14.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description ECU Department of Earth, Environment and Planning is currently seeking GIS Computer Lab Assistants in the ECU Center for Geographic Information Science. The purpose of this position is to provide supervision of the lab facilities during drop-in hours. The individual in this position will also assist the lab director in lab maintenance and in the provision of lab-related computing needs of faculty and students. This position requires the individual to work 10-25 hours per week during the academic year. GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) A major in Community & Regional Planning, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Studies, or Geography & Geospatial Data Science is preferred. The department also prefers a student who is enrolled in a program within the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, is in good academic standing, feels comfortable providing assistance to other students who are using the lab, who has some experience using or troubleshooting computers, and experience using GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS). License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload your resume’ and a list of references. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are confidential and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position. Additional Instructions to Applicants Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Quick Link for Direct Access <https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96745> Open Date 08/28/2026 Close Date 09/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Eligibility for Employment Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.