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Computer Science Department Student Worker

Assist the EOU Computer Science (CS) Department with investigating, analyzing, assessing, and developing software tools that enhance the software environments used by students and instructors.

Student Job TitleComputer Science Department Student Worker
DepartmentCollege of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Sciences (STMHS)
Hiring SupervisorAssistant Professor of Computer Science
Rate of Pay$15.20
Work-Study Required?No, but acceptable
Position SummaryAssist the EOU Computer Science (CS) Department with investigating, analyzing, assessing, and developing software tools that enhance the software environments used by students and instructors.
ResponsibilitiesWork with CS instructors to identify software tools in the following (non-exclusive) areas:
-Interactive Development Environments (IDEs)
-Automated software assessment systems to assess
-Program behavior compliance with requirements
-Programming style
-Programming plagiarism
-Electronic interactive textbooks (such as ZyBooks, Pearson Revel and Runestone)
-Cloud development environments
-Class development environment distribution (Jupyter, Docker, Kubernetes)

Analyze software tools in the aforementioned areas:
-Determine hardware and software requirements
-Compare features
-Assess reliability and stability
-Integration with the Canvas LMS
-Assess the viability of these tools in the EOU computing environment
-Develop prototypical and production installations of software tools in the EOU computing environment

Develop a CS Department website. Possible assets:
-Advising information
-Software tools video tutorials
-How to use a text editor
-An introduction to the Linux (file system, tools, commands)
-Gmail labels
-Email etiquette
-CS helpful links

Minimum Qualifications-Attending EOU, enrolled in a minimum of six (6) academic credits
-In good academic standing
-Junior, Senior, or Post-Baccalaureate
-Minimum GPA: 3.0
Preferred Qualifications-Satisfactory completion of CS 260 and CS 221, or equivalents.
-Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation clearly and accurately.
-Time management skills.
-Self-motivated to complete tasks.
-Proficient at solving computer software problems.
-Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Open Date09/27/2023
Close Date10/11/2023
First Day of Application Review10/09/2023
Application InstructionsEmail the following documents to: Tim Harrison, tcharrison@eou.edu

1. Professional Resume
2. Cover Letter