FWSSTAS Developer Office of Research

Gainesville, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 20

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	FWS/STAS Developer
Classification Minimum Requirements:	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.
Job Description:	The College of Medicines Office of Research is seeking a motivated Federal Work Study Student Developeror Student Assistant to assist with 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 Assist team with developing and enhancing 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. Build and maintain internal javascript/typescript based applications. Work with our engineering team to design implement and test new features. Read and interpret official documentation to take informed technical decisions. Write maintainable and well-reasoned code.
Expected Salary:	$15 - $20 per hour; commensurate on education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:	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.
Preferred Qualifications:	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 Git proficiency: Able to manage branches use rebase and maintain a linear commit history. SQL: Understanding of JOIN GROUP BY ORDER BY and window functions. JavaScript/TypeScript: Solid grasp of asynchronous programming patterns (async/await promises). React: Able to build components manage state and work with modern React patterns. Ability to learn from documentation and justify design or implementation choices. Docker for local development or deployment workflows. GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	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. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants remain in consideration and do not need to reapply.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Classification Title:FWS/STAS DeveloperClassification Minimum Requirements: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-ti...

Classification Title:	FWS/STAS Developer
Classification Minimum Requirements:	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.
Job Description:	The College of Medicines Office of Research is seeking a motivated Federal Work Study Student Developeror Student Assistant to assist with 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 Assist team with developing and enhancing 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. Build and maintain internal javascript/typescript based applications. Work with our engineering team to design implement and test new features. Read and interpret official documentation to take informed technical decisions. Write maintainable and well-reasoned code.
Expected Salary:	$15 - $20 per hour; commensurate on education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:	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.
Preferred Qualifications:	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 Git proficiency: Able to manage branches use rebase and maintain a linear commit history. SQL: Understanding of JOIN GROUP BY ORDER BY and window functions. JavaScript/TypeScript: Solid grasp of asynchronous programming patterns (async/await promises). React: Able to build components manage state and work with modern React patterns. Ability to learn from documentation and justify design or implementation choices. Docker for local development or deployment workflows. GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	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. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants remain in consideration and do not need to reapply.
Health Assessment Required:	No