High School GIS Certificate Coordinator

Precollegiate Program

position Overview

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Bridge Program is seeking a dedicated High School GIS Certificate Coordinator to support the implementation, coordination, and daily operations of the High School GIS Certificate Program funded through the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) CPO-006 Workforce Development Pilot.
The Coordinator will play a central role in program execution, ensuring smooth program administration, student and teacher support, data tracking, federal compliance documentation, scheduling, communication with partners, and coordination of experiential learning activities.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, instructors, high school partners, and the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative.

This is a grant-funded, time-limited position and continuation is dependent upon the availability of federal funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all administrative and operational aspects of the High School GIS Certificate Program.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, onboarding, and communication with participating high schools.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for students, families, instructors, and Bridge Program staff.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and communication for teacher workshops, orientation, certificate sessions, and culminating events.
• Manage student attendance, progress reports, citizenship verification documentation, and instructional compliance records.
• Maintain the program’s data tracking system, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements under the subcontract with the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative.
• Support experiential learning activities, including field trips, NGA engagement events, and other instructional opportunities.
• Coordinate with the GIS instructor, RomoGIS, and the PI and Program Director of the NGA CPO-006 Workforce Development Pilot Dr. Reda Amer to ensure consistent curriculum delivery.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials, program communications, and operational documents.
• Assist in ensuring that all program processes comply with UM System, UMSL, and federal contract requirements.
• Contribute to program evaluation, continuous improvement efforts, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold UMSL’s values of access, excellence, and student success.

Employment Information

• This is a grant-funded position supported by the NGA CPO-006 Workforce Development Pilot.
• Employment is contingent upon availability of federal funds.
• Compensation will follow UMSL and UM System HR guidelines for professional staff.
• This position does not include visa sponsorship and must comply with all federal contract requirements.

Sponsorship Information (Required by NGA Contract)

This position supports a project funded by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which limits participation in the project to citizens of the United States. As a result, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.

No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Compliance Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background check consistent with UM System policies.
• Must complete all required UMSL and NGA compliance training (cybersecurity, FERPA, ethics, youth protection, etc.).
• Must comply with federal cost allowability rules, NGA restrictions, UM System HR policies, and program documentation requirements.
• Must follow all guidelines for working with minors and maintaining secure student data.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

28 hours/week. Weekdays, some weekends, and evenings may be required.

* Bachelor’s degree in education, Geography, Geospatial Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
* Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
* experience working with youth, high school programs, or academic support initiatives.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general digital tools.

* Experience coordinating educational or STEM-based programs.
* Familiarity with GIS concepts or exposure to geospatial technologies (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, etc.).
* Experience with dual-enrollment or bridge program operations.
* Experience supporting grant-funded projects or federally funded programs.
* Knowledge of NGA’s mission, geospatial workforce pathways, or K-12 STEM program development.

Salary Range: $20-22 per/hour
Grade: GGS-MKT
University Title: Temporary Professional
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.