Dev Team Intern, Title III Internship Program
Sul Ross State University

Job Title:

Dev Team Intern, Title III Internship Program

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Title III Lobotrack

Job No.:

G99422

Posting Date:

07/05/2024

Until Filled:

No

Appointment Date:

07/01/2024

Salary:

$15.63/hour 19 hours(or less) per week

Required:

Required

• Must be enrolled at Sul Ross State University and in good standing.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Interest in the uses and management of data.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn new programming skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independent experience required.

Preferred:

Preferred

• Experience in computing languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but not required.
• Interest in R and Shiny.

Staffing Reason:

Institutional

Primary Responsibilities:

Purpose of Job: Collaborate with the GIS and Database Specialist to assist in various aspects of software and database development projects. This internship will provide hands-on experience in creating interactive and user-friendly applications, utilizing R programming language and associated packages. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about technology, possesses strong programming skills, and has a keen interest in data visualization and analytics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and test software solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy R-based applications for data visualization, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Utilize Shiny framework to create interactive web applications with user-friendly interfaces.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide innovative ideas for project development.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting to ensure software quality and functionality.
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in computer science.
• Document processes, procedures, and project updates as required.
• Process automation, including writing scripts to automate workflows.
• Learn to program in R, AQL, and LaTeX.
• Must be able to work at a computer for multiple hours at a time.

Supervision:
Direct supervision from Alex Hettena for day -to-day instruction. Alex Hettena will also act as the Faculty/Staff Mentor within the STEM Internship Program. General instructions and work periodically reviewed by the DevTeam.
STEM Internship Program:This position is part of the Title III STEM Lobotrack to Success (LTS) SRSU STEM Faculty Internship Program. Along with the normal job duties, the student will learn from the faculty supervisor about the STEM workforce, different career pathways, research, and more. Students will gain knowledge, experience, and professional connections in the STEM field. Students will have access to professional development tools throughout the internship program (resume building, interview practices, etc.). For more questions regarding the internship program, reach out to Amanda Barrera (amanda.barrera@sulross.edu).

All other duties are assigned unique to the department. Responsible for the personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.

Other Information:

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

About SRSU:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

Is Background Check Required?:

Yes

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