GIS Research Assistants Summer 2026

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Job Title: Research Assistant, Student Employee

Job Code: 2006

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Rate of Pay: $15.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 5.8.2026

The research assistant is responsible for assisting designated University personnel with daily activities related to research assignments, scholarly publication, geospatial curriculum testing, and educational and community outreach projects as they pertain to the assignment and/or grant specifications. This position may support research initiatives in Remote Sensing, GeoAI, Human Geography, and related geospatial fields while contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance efforts.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining compliance of all research activities with University, state, and federal regulations
• Conducts research activities related to remote sensing, GeoAI, human geography, and related scholarly topics
• Assists with development of educational workshops on research testing and all aspects of the research process
• Reads various textbooks, articles, and scholarly materials to maintain knowledge on specified topics
• Generates guided material notes as assigned
• Assists with internal and external outreach activities to promote the assignment’s mission
• Assists with development of positive University and community presence
• Develops and maintains social media presence regarding activities and projects
• Assists with proper paper and electronic documentation of all appointments, phone calls, reports, meetings, and other activities as they relate to assignment activities
• Assists other students with developing research testing protocols
• Initiates and collaborates on preparation of presentations, abstracts, data reports, manuscripts, and other scholarly research products
• Assists with development of publishable research materials and dissemination of research findings
• Participates in curriculum testing and quality assurance activities for geospatial programs and accreditation initiatives
• Identifies, documents, and communicates technical or instructional issues related to curriculum modules and program functionality
• Supports iterative curriculum improvement through testing and feedback processes
• Operates as a primary point of contact for the assignment in completion of all laboratory related tasks, protocols, and activities
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic, social and financial standing with the university

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to exercise good judgment, think critically, and communicate effectively
• Ability to use word processing and statistical reporting software
• Knowledge of geospatial technologies and Esri products, including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and Story Maps preferred
• Willingness to learn geospatial coding and programming tools such as Python, Arcade, and Jupyter preferred
• Ability to support scholarly writing, peer review, research dissemination, and collaborative faculty-led research projects

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office and/or laboratory setting
• Standard business hours
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.