Computer Programmer Part Time Jobs in West Virginia

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Faculty 504Pay Range: $28.26 - $42.40

Job Description

The Evaluator applies expertise in the relevant content area to review students' assessments and determine mastery of learning objectives and course competencies. The Evaluator provides accurate and helpful feedback on assessments to helps students develop course competencies and progress through their academic programs. This role applies evaluation processes, procedures, and policies to ensure assessment feedback is consistent, personalized, and timely. This role participates in ongoing training to ensure they apply the latest evaluation strategies to new and updated course and program learning objectives and competencies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Analyze and evaluate assessments to determine students' mastery of learning objectives and course competencies.
Prepare accurate, helpful, and consistent feedback to help students develop course competencies.
Apply evaluation processes, policies, and procedures when reviewing and determining students' mastery of course learning objectives and program competencies.
Stay current with updates to evaluation processes; adopt and apply updated and new evaluation processes as they occur.
Collaborate with team members and leadership when evaluating new and complex assessments to ensure consistent evaluation ratings.
Review evaluation feedback from team members and leaders, apply input as needed to ensure evaluation methods align with department and team expectations.
Partner with team members and leaders to improve evaluation processes that promote consistent scoring and improve evaluation processes.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
Ability to review students' responses on assessments and determine mastery of learning objectives and course competencies.
Ability to evaluate assessments and develop accurate, helpful, personalized, and consistent feedback to students in a way that helps them progress through their academic programs.
Ability to maintain expertise in content relevant to the role.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Demonstrated competency with technology needed to evaluate and respond to students' assessments.
Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and apply changes to evaluation processes.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and ensure consistency in evaluation responses.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work independently to complete assessment evaluations consistent with standard practices and policies.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum earned Master's Degree in a computing field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar).

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience, teaching, or research in a computing field.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or ABD preferred.

• Professional certifications

• Preferred experience in the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Python, R, Data Mining, Data Science, Machine Learning, Quantitative Methods, Reporting, Statistical Tests, Parametric, Nonparametric, NLP, Classification, Clustering

Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule will be determined by student and team needs and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

Part-time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.