Software Developer (Student BJU/BJA)

Bob Jones University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

Bob Jones University seeks a student employee to contribute to the design, development, and testing of software solutions for campus systems. The role supports business units at the university and related entities.

Responsibilities include writing specifications from requirements and translating designs into code, with a focus on collaboration and reliable documentation. Work hours align with class schedules, 8am–5pm, three 2+ hour periods weekly; summer hours may reach full-time.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of database structures and relationships.
• Experience with object-oriented software technology.
• Understanding of the University's goals and objectives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear, organized documentation practices.
• Good problem solving and adaptability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development and support of software applications.
• Write program specifications from business requirements and translate designs into code.

Skills

Database knowledge

OO programming

University goals understanding

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The student employee will be a contributor in providing software solutions, including design, code and testing, for a variety of academic and non-academic application systems.

*Bob Jones University or Bob Jones Academy students only*

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plays an active role in the design, development and support of various software applications used by business units at Bob Jones University and BJU Press.
• Writes program specifications as needed from business requirements as well as converts designs and specifications into computer code.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of database structures and relationships
• Working knowledge of object-oriented software technology
• Understanding of the University's goals and objectives
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Logical and organized documentation skills
• Problem solving and adaptability skills
• Ability to work well with others

SCHEDULE:

Work must happen between 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, but is flexible with class schedules. The student is expected to work three 2+ hour work periods per week at a minimum.

Summer employment of 40 hours a week is expected. Housing is available, if needed(Bob Jones University students only).