Student Internship Opportunity - Facility GIS Intern

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department Project Design and Management - 35230 External Link to Posting /jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34839 Vacancy Number TSP5444PST Working Title Student Internship Opportunity - Facility GIS Intern Job Title Project Manager-Capital Projects Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary Job Category Engineering & Architecture FLSA for Position Nonexempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This intern position:

Facilities provides all services necessary to maintain the facilities and systems of the university. These services include construction of new buildings, renovation of existing buildings, maintenance and operations of electrical, fire alarm, HVAC , security and plumbing systems, landscape and building maintenance and physical plant administration.

The Project Management Team is hiring a student with interest in the GIS field to assist the GIS Analyst and CAD Technician with specific job functions related to the field.

Familiarity with ESRI , GIS Software, a requirement.

Students will be learning about two primary disciplines:

1/ GIS database management, archival map research and protocols for maintaining several campus map layers and,

Additionally, students will learn professional skills as they relate to the mission of the Facilities office such as project development and management, quality assurance methods and teamwork.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Undergraduate student in the scientific disciplines

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required Certifications or Licensure
Valid NC Driver's license
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Provides assistance in the overall planning, design and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement projects for the University. Manage the budgeting, design and construction process of these projects.

The Architectural and Construction Services Department supports the Business Affairs Division and the University mission by providing the highest quality, and most cost-effective services in facilities renovation and construction, and facilities related studies and surveys. These services are available to all university divisions to assist them in meeting stated goals and objectives, and to advance the University's vision of the Master Plan. The position assists in managing the planning, design and execution of capital projects.

College/School Information Work Hours TBD Work Days TBD Hours Per Week TBD Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range Up to $17 / hour based on experience Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is an internship position that will work during the months of January, February, March, April and May 2025. The pay rate for this internship will be up to $17 per hour. Please be sure to fill out the online application in full. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date 01/14/2025 Job Closing Date 01/28/2025 EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment Number of Openings Single Incumbent

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