Computer Science Department Employment Opportunities

Student Worker - Technical Assistant

Department: University Card Office/Finance & Administration

About the Position

This student worker position assists in the maintenance, troubleshooting and wiring associated with the University's campus debit card program, including Food Service POS terminals, online vending, and both on and off campus debit card hardware.

Responsibilites

Assist in the wiring, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all terminals connected to the campus debit card system.
Assist in the maintenance and operations of the University Card Office computer network - including software and hardware upgrades and updates.
Perform other technical support duties related to basic operation of the University Card Office and campus debit card system.

Qualifications:

Work experience and/or working knowledge in computer and/or network support and/or strong functional background in computer science or related technical field.

Expectations:

This position requires 15 - 20 hours per week during the semester with some flexibility in scheduling during normal business hours (Monday 8 am - 6 pm, Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm). Opportunity to work 20 - 40 hours per week during semester breaks and summer.

Desirable Traits:

Integrity and confidentiality; self-motivated; reliable; organized; willingness to learn new skills; positive attitude; understanding of courteous and effective customer support.

Compensation:

$9 - $11 hourly wage commensurate with experience.

Application:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Please e-mail resume or application to the attention of Mr. Jordan Jones at jonesj6@SouthernCT.edu. Alternatively, student employment applications for the position are available at the University Card Office, located in the Wintergreen Building.

Test Preparation Instructors

We are seeking test preparation instructors for our GRE and SAT classes. These are part-time positions with classes once per week on Sundays. We seek intelligent, charismatic instructors who have both top test scores and excellent teaching skills. Our company has a social mission to provide top caliber test preparation courses at a value price. Team Sherwood is committed to the social responsibility of accessible test preparation courses: Everyone deserves to put their best score out there.

Salary: $30.00 per hour for GRE and/or SAT classroom instruction.

Qualifications

Education: Current graduate or professional student (Ph.D. (or equivalent), Master's, J.D.); or Completed Ph.D. (or equivalent), J.D., or Master's degree.
Test Scores: Top-tier test scores on one of the following: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, or ACT.
Teaching Experience: Have taught at least one university semester/quarter class. Prior university teaching experience is required.
Quantitative and Verbal Skills: Must have BOTH excellent math and verbal/writing skills. Sherwood Test Prep Instructors teach the entire course.
Consistent Sunday Commitment: We seek team players who are flexible and can teach on consecutive Sundays throughout the entire year. We only take off four weekends per year (those corresponding to): Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Instructors can teach from 3 to 6 hours per weekend.

Summary

If interested, please send your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume/Vita, and (3) Test Scores to: employment@sherwoodtest.com Interviews and hiring are to commence immediately.

Teaching test preparation is a fun and rewarding experience. As an instructor you will have the opportunity to help bright, high-achieving students achieve their goals and dreams of entering their first choice Universities and programs. We hire good people who are intelligent, compassionate, honorable, and dependable. All test prep instructors are respectfully treated as faculty members and are afforded autonomy and latitude in the courses they teach.

At Sherwood Test Prep, our work is to help others.

Sherwood Test Prep, Inc.
www.sherwoodtest.com employment@sherwoodtest.com

Programmer Analyst I

Library Access Intergration Services
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
Band II

Schedule: Part-time (20 hours) during standard work week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

Position:
Reporting to the Programmer Analyst III in Library Access Integration Services, the Programmer Analyst is responsible for the design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance of Library web and database applications and analyzes the technical needs of staff, faculty and readers, and develops proposals to acquire or develop the tools to answer those needs.

Responsibilities:
Maintains the databases that support and make possible the successful implementation of Library's Digital Collections. Acts as a liaison between more senior programmers and users. Performs related corrections, refinements and improvements. Under the guidance of the Programmer Analyst III, works with other Library technology staff and IT staff across the University, collaborates on the development and implementation of a variety of automation and digitization projects conducted in and for the Library. Interacts with internal contacts such as interdepartmental personnel to troubleshoot; resolves problems and provide training to assist with problem resolution. Produces related documentation and user manuals as needed. May design and conduct technical training sessions for Library staff. May assist in the design and roll-out of the Library's web CMS or use of SharePoint. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work on the West Campus located in West Haven, CT.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated high-level expertise supporting Windows XP or Vista. Demonstrated experience developing web sites using HTML, CSS and XML. Experience with object oriented programming using one or more of the following: VBScript, Java, Visual Basic, ASP or C#. Experience with MS SQL Server 2005/2008 programming and development or other SQL environments. Demonstrated experience assisting users with various levels of technical expertise.

Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly a demonstrated ability to conduct technical training sessions and prepare appropriate on-line documentation for use by non-technical and technical staff. Skill at working with teams of IT and non-IT staff. Advanced knowledge of HTML and web programming and scripting languages such as VBScript, Visual Basic, ASP and .Net. Demonstrated experience developing database-driven web sites. Strong service orientation and excellent analytical, organizational, and problem resolution skills. Solid working knowledge of Windows XP. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others in a rapidly changing and demanding environment.

Preferred:
Preferred: Experience with MS SQL Server 2005/2008 programming and development; experience creating stored procedures and user defined types. Experience in the use of Windows Active Directory infrastructure and MAC OS. Experience with XSL and XSLT. Experience in application development with one of more of the following: C/C++, Delphi, Java/J# or F#. Experience with Visual Studio 2005/2008, .NET 2/3, LINQ.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references should be emailed to: hrlibrary@yale.edu. Please be sure to include Requisition #7033 in the cover letter and e-mail subject. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Sports Ticketing Site

Experienced New Haven based entrepreneur is looking for one or several students to help develop and launch a new sports ticketing website. This site will scrape the leading sports ticketing sites and provide the user with a simple to use interface to purchase their sports tickets. Think of it as the Kayak.com of sports ticketing.

You will not only help to build the site from scratch and launch it but you will also learn how to market a raw start-up. It will be a great resume builder but more importantly you will learn a lot and have fun doing it.

David Galper
203-891-6027

Teen/Technology liason

The innovative Darien (CT) Library--one of the busiest and best public libraries of its size in the country--is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Teen/Technology Liaison. The Liaison will have a unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge department in an innovative and forward-thinking organization, where new ideas are valued.

The successful candidate will enjoy interacting with teens; be comfortable with both Mac and Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite; have an intuitive grasp of devices such as cameras, cell phones, and media players; and be interested in participating in Web 2.0 technologies. The position involves providing proactive, first tier helpdesk support for staff and public users, among other daily technology tasks as assigned by supervisor; assisting in the implementation of innovative programming, including gaming and media-related events; targeting emerging technologies and assisting in integrating them into library programming; providing reader's advisory to teens; and evaluating services and continually identifying opportunities to serve Darien teens better.

This position is open at an exciting time as the Library moves into a new state-of-the-art building. The Power Library, taking up the entire lower level, includes a technology center, teen room, home office, and two teleconferencing rooms. The new library opens in January 2009. Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume to:

Sarah Ludwig
Head of Teen and Technology Services
Darien Library
35 Leroy Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
sludwig@darienlibrary.org

Network Engineer Position

Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time, high-energy, experienced, Network Engineer.

Responsibilities:
Our Network Engineers are focused on delivering network design, implementation, support, and excellent customer service to our clients. The NE is responsible for designing, installing, and documenting networks including operating systems on servers and workstations; implementing internet connectivity, routers, switches, firewalls, virus protection, email systems and back-up; selecting, installing and maintaining applications; identifying new technology solutions, training clients on our solutions, and supporting all existing IT systems both remotely and onsite a client sites.

Experience & Qualifications:
The Network Engineer must have three to five years of relevant, hands-on experience. Specific experience and qualifications desired include:

Advanced skills in installation and administration of Windows 2000/2003, MS Exchange 2000/2003, Active Directory, SQL Server
Experience with implementing Firewalls, VPN connections and WAN connectivity, preferably with Cisco products.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP Wins/DNS/DHCP and the ability to troubleshoot network and internet connectivity issues.
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP troubleshooting and configuration.
Knowledge of supporting MS Office, MS Internet Explorer and MS Outlook.
Ability to install, configure and test server and workstation hardware including video cards, modems, NICs, sound cards, hard drives, RAID5, tape drives and other devices
Maintenance of technical competence by keeping abreast of technology and technological developments, practices and procedures.

Education
MCSE (Win2000 or preferably 2003) Certification or equivalent with primary focus on Microsoft solutions. Prefer candidate with undergraduate degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, engineering, etc.

Personal Characteristics
We are looking for a dynamic team player with professional demeanor and appearance. Critical characteristics include being customer-satisfaction oriented with urgency in responding to customer requests. Key considerations include:

Excellent customer service skills, with great verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and time management skills
Ability to provide leadership and technical advice to customers, engineers, and other service employees
Level of Maturity
Ability and willingness to recognize when it is necessary to ask for technical expertise from others
Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to ensure a smooth transition in hand-offs
Takes personal interest in, and responsibility for, quality of work they perform or are associated with
Ability to pay close attention to detail while performing technically detailed tasks
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
Some evening and weekend hours are necessary

Learning Ability

Ability to share easy-to-understand technical explanations about their own areas of expertise to others and a willingness to contribute to troubleshooting dialog with other consultants.
Adequate combination of product knowledge and technical knowledge that makes it possible to determine what may or may not be achieved
Ability to articulate technical information clearly to non-technical people
Ability to communicate internal and external difficulties effectively and to propose solutions in a constructive manner
Excellent communication and innovative problem resolution skills

Motivation

Enjoys helping people to the extent that no problem is considered mundane, no matter how simple the solution
Enjoys sharing information and working on a team
Is motivated by the opportunity to learn new technology and is willing to invest personal time to study

Location
New Haven, CT. Candidate should be able to cover most of Connecticut. You must have your own transportation & insurance. Company reimburses for mileage and out of pocket travel costs.

Salary: Will be based on experience. Company offers benefits and other perks.

Application Instructions:
Please submit resume and salary requirements to:

Sachin Parikh
SNP Technologies, Inc.
phone: 203-287-9114 x112
fax: 203-248-3883
email: sachin@snp.com
www.snp.com

Internship Opportunities

Be part of the fun and exciting environment of Connecticut's first Interactive Online Radio station - UltraRadio.com

One day or more per week you'll be on the inside, learning about the radio station of the future.

Interns are needed for Programming, Promotions, Web site design, Graphic Design, On-air and behind the scenes. You may be able to earn college credit!

For more information call Todd at 203-772-3922.

Ultra Radio, 242 College Street, New Haven, CT

Education Technology Specialist

Location: MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Salary: Starting at $47,778

Starting Date: August 2008

Minimum Qualifications:
Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

Course management systems, Blackboard Vista preferred;
Web development skills;
Multimedia technology skills;
MS Office applications;
Technical problem solving skills;
Technology training methodology;
Pedagogical approaches in online learning and technology enhanced learning.

These skills and abilities typically are acquired through a combination of education, training and experience which would include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other closely related field together with one or more years of extensive experiences in supporting instructional technology such as course management system, MS Office applications, web design, multimedia technology, web 2.0 technology, and other emerging technologies used in academic settings.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their experience has prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and to provide appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support learning opportunities for the College's publics, faculty and students through effective performance (1) assisting faculty and academic staff with the implementation of instructional technology; (2) providing training programs and support to faculty, staff, and students on the use of instructional technologies, including course management systems and other administrative support.

A. Support the growth and development of the college's instructional technology which includes online, hybrid, and web-enhanced instruction.

Support faculty in understanding and actively using state of the art instructional technology to enhance the educational environment;
Assist faculty and staff on the application, selection, design, development and deployment of evolving information technologies in the delivery of the college's educational programs;
Provide support and implementation of Blackboard Vista and other instructional technology.

B. Instruct and assist faculty and staff in the use of instructional technology.

1. Develop and conduct technology training workshops for faculty, staff, and students as well as provide individual consultations.
2. Assist faculty mentors in support of the implementation of Blackboard Vista and other instructional technology.

C. Assist the Director with the effective and efficient management of operational areas in distance learning and educational technology.

Application Procedure:
Send letter of intent, resume, transcripts, the names of three references, and an electronic portfolio in CD to:

Human Resources Department
Middlesex Community College
100 Training Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Letter of application must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2008

Entry Level Software Engineer and Interns

Full-Time

Entry Level Software Engineers and Interns Needed For World-Class Team in Woodbridge, CT

Nine Summer, based in Woodbridge, Connecticut is looking for smart, agile, development professionals with experience in Java, Linux, Struts, Hybernate, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Ruby, Extreme Programming, Jboss, Linux, and related technologies.

Our clients are companies in the software products or web business and have high expectations. We deliver superior results because we only hire the best developers for our team. The team is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, but tele-commuting is possible.

The ideal person must be comfortable with being a Jack or Jane of all trades that does a little bit of everything and you must be able to effectively communicate progress and ideas. Our recent projects include J2EE applications, Windows UI application development and various web applications.

Our clients entrust us with a great deal of responsibility for developing and operating their technology, and we only seek the very best people who can handle it. Our technology team is small, innovative, smart, committed and fun to work with - if we may say so ourselves.

Please contact Jennifer Catugal Jennifer@9summer.com or +1.203.397.0500 x4002

NINE SUMMER is a world class consulting firm that is deeply involved in our clients businesses. In some cases our consulting services go beyond technology and extend to the business strategy and operations. Some of the projects we have worked on to-date include: Microsoft (component development for Windows Vista), Comtex News Network (real-time news delivery system), TrivialPursuit.com (gaming), PatronTechnology.com (email marketing), BargainNews.com (classified ads), GFInet (Wall Street trading applications), Timex (strategic IT consulting), Vindigo (software development for mobile devices), HousewaresDirect.com (B2B marketplace) and Auctions.com (eBay clone, now defunct).

.NET Developer

.NET Developer, *Immediate opening* (Onsite, full time, 40 hours/week minimum)

Reality Interactive, LLC (www.realityi.com), is a Middletown, CT based software development firm providing a full range of web development, kiosk interface and digital merchandising development resources. We have Fortune 500 clients located throughout the United States and we have an immediate opening for an experienced .NET Developer.

This position is involved in all technical phases of the project life cycle and will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of successful solutions that meet or exceed client objectives. Developer will develop for multiple technical initiatives, custom web-based applications, and new products using Flash technologies and other languages that include HTML, .Net, Active Server Pages, VBScript & JavaScript, and SQL.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to comprehend, document and implement detailed project specifications as well as the ability to adapt to various technologies and simultaneously work on multiple assignments.

Technical Requirements:

ASP .NET Application Development, C#, Web Services, VBScript, JavaScript, Database Design, SQL
Technical skills not required but beneficial include:
Windows Server Management, Microsoft Certified Professional, Project Management

Qualifications:

B.S. in computer science or comparable educational experience
Professional experience in development/programming
.Net 2.0 professional experience
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary commensurate with experience and will range up to $80,000 with Bonus potential.

Company Profile:

Reality Interactive, LLC. is a dynamic and growing firm that respects creativity and talent and provides a working environment that fosters skills development, team oriented goals and individual growth. With a diverse client base there are continual opportunities for maximizing one's abilities as well as garner new skill sets. Reality Interactive maintains a work environment that is detail-oriented, with an emphasis on organization and follow through. It is imperative that the ideal candidate has personal and professional characteristics that are reflective of the company and its corporate goals.

Reply to: opportunities@realityi.com
Date: 2007-01-30, 9:19AM EST

Web Application Developer - Internet Development Group

Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Web Application Developer position in our Milford, Connecticut office. EDR is the nation's leading provider of environmental information -- offering current and historical environmental risk management information, environmental industry training, publications and market research, and state-of-the-art online services including interactive mapping. Visit our website: http://www.edrnet.com to learn more about EDR.

As a member of the Internet Development Group, the Web Application Developer will work within a group primarily developing and maintaining various ASP.Net Web applications, Windows desktop applications and Windows NT Services using Visual Studio .NET and VB.NET. He / she will also be responsible for helping to design, document, build and test these applications. The Web Application Developer must be adept at working independently as well as within a team.

Requirements:

1-3 years software development experience using Visual Studio .NET, Visual Basic .NET, and either SQL Server or Oracle Databases.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Required Skills:

ASP.Net Application Development using VB.Net and SQL Server 2000 on Windows Server 2003.
VB.Net Object Oriented Design and development.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP (VBScript), HTTP, SSL and building Web UIs for a variety of Web browsers.

Preferred Skills:

Basic Management of IIS 6 on Windows Server 2003.
Building horizontally scalable Web applications in a load-balanced environment.
Familiarity with Transact SQL and SQL stored procedure development.
Basic management of SQL Server Databases
Troubleshooting problems with existing software systems using all technologies listed in this job description.

EDR provides its employees with a dynamic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. We offer a generous compensation and benefits' package including health, dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K employer match and much more. Qualified candidates should submit their resumes to: employment@edrnet.com or via mail to

Human Resources
c/o EDR
440 Wheelers Farms Road
Milford, CT 06461

Software Developer - Rapid Development Group

Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Software Developer position in our Milford, Connecticut office. EDR is the nation's leading provider of environmental information -- offering current and historical environmental risk management information, environmental industry training, publications and market research, and state-of-the-art online services including interactive mapping. Visit our website: http://www.edrnet.com to learn more about EDR.

As a member of the Rapid Development Group, the Software Developer will work within a group primarily developing and maintaining various VB.NET and VB 6 Windows desktop applications, Windows NT Services, Web applications and services using Visual Studio .NET and VB.NET. He / she will also be responsible for helping to design, document, build and test these applications. The Software Developer must be adept at working independently as well as within a team.