Student GIS Analyst in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37057

Working Title:
Student GIS Analyst

Position Summary:
**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**
The University of New Mexico's Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and serves as the New Mexico State Demographer's Office. We assist New Mexico government agencies, lawmakers and the public in making data-driven decisions by providing impartial data and objective analysis. GPS provides UNM students with real-life job skills that will give them a strong, competitive advantage over their peers after graduation.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated students from any degree program to contribute their expertise in areas such as data analysis, data entry, verification, geocoding, and publishing of traffic crash data. In addition to providing support and routine maintenance of the traffic crash database, students will have ample opportunities to expand their analysis or programming skills solving real-world problems. GPS is looking to hire entry-level Student GIS Analysts and train them in data collection, GIS, and data analysis work using traffic crash data. Whether you are new to GIS or just starting your degree, that's okay, as we can provide onsite training in a variety of GIS tasks, along with statistical data analysis, data processing and integration, trend analysis, data entry and cleaning, web mapping, and geospatial analysis.

This position requires an organized individual with a strong initiative to learn, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. In addition to building a marketable resume other jobs perks include flexible work hours and regular pay increases with marked progress.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Geospatial and Population Studies (069D)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$17.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
7/7/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a cover letter and copy of your class schedule for the Fall 2026 semester. Applications without these items will not be considered.Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.