Web & Mobile Application Developer Internship

Classification Title:

OPS Intern or Student Intern

Classification Minimum Requirements:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Web & Mobile Application Developer Intern to join Applications, Development, & Integrations (ADI), a unit within UFIT for the spring semester. This semester-long, paid internship is designed to provide students currently enrolled in college an opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience to propel them into a successful career in Information Technology.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

This position is primarily focused on contributing to accessibility improvements for our digital solutions including the one.uf site and the UF mobile app. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the UX & Portal Solutions team, consisting of experienced developers and UX designers.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Learn the technology stacks that the one.uf site and the UF mobile app use
• Learn about web and mobile app accessibility guidelines
• Work on accessibility improvements for the one.uf site and the UF mobile app
• Learn how the agile development process works in a professional environment

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville

Expected Salary:

$20.00 per Hour

Required Qualifications:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Some prior or current coursework and/or experience related to application or web development; personal project work will also be considered
• Willingness to receive direction and feedback from a mentoring developer
• Works well in a team environment, comfortable working independently at times, and has a willingness to ask for help when needed
• A desire to work on project focused on improving the user experience for UF students on one.uf and the UF mobile app

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

Applicants are required to submit with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No