GIS Coordinator I

Internal Notice Identified Candidate

This position is being posted in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The University is currently considering an internal candidate Prince Anthony Nwachukwu for this role. This notice is provided to inform all employees of the opportunity prior to any employment decision.

Department Summary

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denvers physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning Facilities Management Parking & Mobility Services Auxiliaries & Real Estate and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

Designs develops writes implements and maintains a centralized geographic information system that accommodates use by all departments. Identifies documents and analyzes work processes for the purpose of automating tasks using GIS technology. Sets up and administers networked computer workstations for GIS as well as general business applications and data communication.

In addition to GIS responsibilities assists with space management functions including supporting space planning wayfinding utilization analysis and integration of facilities data to ensure accurate reporting and effective use of campus resources.

Digitizes and drafts advanced geographic information for producing complex maps with multiple layers and features. Troubleshoots GIS workstation issues develops program enhancements and performs scripting for web applications. Maintains plotter and scanner equipment evaluates software solutions and stays current on GIS trends and local issues. This position reports to the University Architect.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denvers policies and procedures principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:

GIS Program Development & Administration

• Develops and maintains enterprise GIS programs that enable advanced data analysis and map production using ESRI platforms (e.g. ArcGIS ArcGIS Server SDE databases) programming/scripting languages and relational databases.
• Establishes and enforces standards for GIS mapping documentation data storage database design programming practices and overall data quality.
• Designs and implements GIS database schemas and programming standards to ensure consistency scalability and long-term usability.

Consultation Planning & Project Management

• Consults with departments to define GIS and spatial data needs; evaluates requirements and develops streamlined technical solutions.
• Plans and manages GIS programming and data projects including priorities schedules and deliverables to support campus planning facilities and operations.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to design and implement procedures that enhance access to GIS data and improve responsiveness across the organization.

GIS Application Tool & Data Development

• Designs and develops tools and applications for displaying querying and retrieving GIS data from relational databases.
• Integrates GIS data with space management facilities systems and wayfinding platforms ensuring consistency across all spatial data systems.
• Implements time-saving enhancements and automation using scripting and programming languages (e.g. Python Visual Basic macros SQL).

Mapping Spatial Data & Visualization

• Creates digitizes and maintains complex maps and spatial datasets supporting facilities infrastructure utilities buildings roads and campus planning.
• Produces advanced multi-layered maps and spatial analyses including support for 3D and integrated land-based systems.
• Determines appropriate image resolution compression color depth and output formats to ensure optimal performance and visual quality across media.

Data Governance Auditing & Quality Control

• Manages and maintains GIS databases and mapping systems to ensure accuracy reliability and compliance with institutional standards.
• Audits and updates floor plans spatial records and related datasets to maintain accuracy for reporting planning and analysis.
• Ensures data integrity through quality assurance processes and adherence to established GIS standards.

Training Support & Technical Leadership

• Provides technical support troubleshooting and maintenance for GIS workstations applications and related systems.
• Develops training materials trains users and provides guidance to departments using GIS tools and resources.
• Conducts technical research in GIS and related databases; documents methodologies and best practices for institutional use.

Web & GIS Systems Integration

• Designs develops and maintains GIS-related web applications and interfaces.
• Participates in website development for GIS applications and integrated databases including navigation structures and data presentation standards.
• Performs web scripting and programming (e.g. HTML JavaScript ASP) to support GIS-enabled web applications and user interaction.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of GIS principles spatial analysis and mapping techniques.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software and related GIS applications.
• Ability to manage relational databases and integrate spatial data effectively.
• Skilled in interpreting architectural and engineering drawings for GIS use.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit for facilities and space data integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for GIS and data challenges.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize projects and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Understanding of space planning utilization and facilities management concepts.
• Commitment to maintaining data accuracy and quality standards in GIS systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor in Geography Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartography or related experience in the field required.
• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in programming digitizing and drafting maps using GIS applications is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have specialized professional knowledge in GIS geography facilities management engineering or related fields.
• Knowledge and experience with contemporary GIS Software including ArcGIS ArcIMS ArcSDE
• Must have knowledge of the use of AutoCAD and Revit and their functionality.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers other university departments engineering and surveying companies realtors and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics gender and disabilities.

Working Environment

• This position involves primarily indoor office work with some fieldwork. The candidate should be capable of a sedentary nature of work demonstrating sufficient ambulatory ability to navigate the office campus buildings and grounds.
• The role requires auditory skills for ordinary and telephonic conversations.
• Additionally the candidate should possess near and far visual acuity as well as color perception for tasks such as reading detailed maps drawings printed material and computer screens and for observing multi-dimensional physical layouts.
• Manual and finger dexterity are essential for writing and operating microcomputers and other office equipment.
• The ability to alternate between sitting and standing for extended periods is necessary to perform desk and counter work effectively.

Physical Activities

The position will require the ability to see well enough to read standard text speak well enough to converse on the phone and in person with customers and fellow employees hear well enough to converse on the phone and in person with customers and fellow employees has the manual dexterity to write and type strength to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. needs the ability to climb stairs stoop and move around the facilities.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the Universitys flexible work policy this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 12 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 11.

Salary Rate:
The salary rate for this position is $65146.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.