Part Time, Intern Developer

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Intern Developer, LSC Online learns the role of a Developer while assisting with designing, developing, implementing, and testing application software and related integrations. The position learns to update and enhance existing client-server security frameworks within delivered applications based on predetermined requirements. Under direct supervision, applies system solutions to LSC-Online business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. Assists in some custom programming assignments and design of delivered services, often replicating existing software solutions to expand coverage or increase code uniformity. This position will receive technical guidance and year-round mentoring.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Under direct supervision of the department manager and/or higher-level developer, learns the Developer role by assisting with designing, writing, and testing software using best practices for website development, including mobile and responsive site design
2. Under direct supervision of the department manager and/or a higher-level developer, assists with creating user interfaces using standard HTML/CSS practices, while incorporating data from back-end databases and services addressing all browsers and devices to ensure various computers can access the content
3. Under direct supervision of the department manager and/or a higher-level developer, assists with developing interface programs based on existing designs or direction
4. Under direct supervision of the department manager and/or business analyst, creates wireframes, graphics, animations, and forms
5. Assists with providing technical support for LSC-Online's software implementations. Particular emphasis will be on programming languages and developing knowledge of programming transactions. Works with the College staff to ensure adherence to prevailing programming standards when performing analysis, writing documentation, and testing components. Works with business and operations personnel to ensure business requirements and system needs are met (including technical and operational documentation)
6. Stays current with technological developments in systems and application support, and best practices
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and ability to learn and apply technology
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to work in a team environment
• Requires working knowledge, basic skills, and the ability to understand and follow simple written or oral instructions
• Ability to choose from established alternative approaches to find a solution; Makes suggestions to improve work methods and procedures
• Collaborates with team; shares relevant information with those who may be affected by decisions
• Participates in formal or informal group problem solving for immediate issues
• Ability to interact with others, employing a communication style appropriate to the person or audience
• Ability to complete duties and activities covered by specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures
• Ability to identify and learn from mentors/developmental advisors
• Ability to write structured, maintainable, and scalable code
• Knowledge that work affects own work unit. Established departmental methods are followed; works within job specific deadlines and schedules set by supervisor; Escalates more complex issues
• Ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current enrollment in a higher education institution focusing on software development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Object-oriented Programming (One of C#, Java, C++)
• Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Graphic design kills using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L)
• Experience working with Salesforce-Social Studio
• Experience with Livestream or Restream
• Experience working with Google Analytics

Hourly Pay Rate is $19.69

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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