Archaeological Data Specialist (Champaign IL)

Illinois State Archaeological Survey PositionAcademic Hourly Salary: $15 per hour / Hours per week negotiable, maximum of 40 hours per week Availability: As soon as possible Primary Function of Position: Entry-level position. Maintain and ensure the integrity and security of databases; review data to be entered into a database to ensure accuracy and integrity of data; design, develop, and maintain databases; develop means to access data via web and GIS. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop online archaeological databases for users to access, download and display data from a variety of data formats and networks. Ensure quality and accessibility of archaeological data; support and maintain databases and access to databases via web interface and other applications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Background in anthropology, the physical/natural sciences, or library science preferred; knowledge of web design/development; English language (spoken and written); ability to both work independently and as part of a small group; ability to manage time/multitask Knowledge & Experience: SQL databases management and operation (PostgreSQL or MS SQLServer) Web design (html, other programming/scripting languages) GIS (ESRI) Midwestern archaeology/history (or other natural science) preferred Experience in mixed Windows and Macintosh environment Experience with FileMaker Pro Self-motivated Part of a small diverse team Effective communicator (both written and verbal) and problem solver