FWSSTAS Developer Office of Research
FWSSTAS Developer Office of Research
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This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time bases up to 20 hours per week. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student a Federal Work-Studypermit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.
The College of Medicines Office of Research is seeking a motivated Federal Work Study Student Developeror Student Assistant to support the ongoing development and enhancement of vital data platforms. These platforms power essential research functions providing quick access to research metrics grant data and institutional insights that drive faculty productivity and administrative decisions.
In this hands-on role you will assist with system maintenance improve existing features and help implement new functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing technical credentials to gain real-world experience in a high-impact research environment.
About This Role
- Develop and enhance existing software modules to improve performance usability and functionality.
- Collaborate with research and administrative staff to gather requirements for new features and implement them effectively.
- Support data integration efforts by connecting platforms with various institutional data sources.
- Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and data accuracy.
- Document code workflows and processes to support long-term platform sustainability.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute technical insights to support project planning and decision-making.
$15 - $20 per hour; commensurate on education and experience.
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time bases up to 20 hours per week. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student a Federal Work-Studypermit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.
Ideal candidate will possess:
- Federal Work-Study students withFederal Work-Studypermit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Information Systems Data Science or a related technical field
- Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python JavaScript SQL)
- Familiarity with web development frameworks or libraries (e.g. React Django Flask)
- Understanding of relational databases and basic data modeling concepts
- Experience with version control tools such as Git
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Interest in academic research data analytics or higher education systems
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on assigned tasks
- Previous experience working on software projects in a team or academic setting is a plus
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. Please note that priority consideration will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student a Federal Work-Studypermit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.
In order to be considered please upload the following documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
- Federal Work Study Award for the academic year
Students seeking FWS jobs should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award page which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page go to Please contact Student Financial Aid if you have any questions regarding your eligibility.
This is a time limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Student
