-------- Original Message -------- Subject: GIS and Quantitative Analysis Specialist - Colby College, ME Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 10:30:30 -0500 From: Karen Tuerk <[log in to unmask]> To: maps-l *GIS and Quantitative Analysis Specialist* *Department: *Information Technology Services *Date: *05/25/2006 The Specialist will work with faculty to develop and manage quantitative analysis resources, including a GIS (Geographical Information System) laboratory and a quantitative analysis computer laboratory. Provide consultation and support for quantitative analysis / GIS systems including hardware (computers, printers, plotters, etc.), software (installations, upgrades, licenses), data (storage, management, web applications), training, and support. Coordinate with others in ITS supporting the network and server resources to help ensure successful projects by students and faculty. This position reports to Director of Academic Information Technology Services. Qualifications include: At least two years experience with GIS (especially using ArcGIS) is required, and experience with remote sensing software is preferred; familiarity with associated microcomputer hardware, server integration, web-based applications, network architectures, large format printers, and scanners is essential. Broad familiarity with quantitative analysis techniques, including multivariate and nonparametric statistical analyses and geostatistics appropriate to diverse scientific and social science research is required, as is the use of one or more of the following statistical software packages for these analyses: SPSS, SAS, STATA, and TSP. Excellent oral and written communication skills, a commitment to team participation, excellence in service to members of the academic community and effectiveness in supporting people at all levels of experience are required. Experience delivering high quality workshops should be demonstrated. A bachelors degree is required and an advanced degree in a GIS-related field is preferred. Significant experience supporting faculty members in higher education is very highly desired. Interested candidates please send two copies of a letter of application and two copies of a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to: *Search CommitteeGIS and Quantitative Analysis Specialist Colby College, Human Resources 5500 Mayflower Hill Waterville, ME 04901-8855* To apply electronically send to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> If you choose to apply electronically you do not need to send duplicate copies by U.S. Mail. If your electronic materials are unreadable we will notify you promptly. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu <http://www.colby.edu> ******************************************************* Karen Tuerk, GIS Certificate Program Manager University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Geography 464 Science Hall 550 N. Park Street Madison WI 53706 Phone (608) 265-9975 FAX (608) 265-3991 [log in to unmask] http://www.geography.wisc.edu/GISCertificate/ *******************************************************