Job No. 154358
- Job Title:
- Applications Developer I, AVC
- Employer:
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University of South Florida (USF)
- Location:
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Tampa , FL
- Posting Date:
- 09-Dec-2024
- Description:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Candidates for this position must be citizens of the United States of America in accordance with the national security exception contained in sec. 703(g) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because it requires access to information subject to requirements imposed in the interest of the national security of the United States under one or more security programs in effect pursuant to or administered under one or more statutes of the United States or Executive Orders of the President
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.
USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.
USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Application Developer I will work on general AI projects., develop chatbots applications. This position will work with multiple teams across USF IT and students within Research Technology, and the AVC to aid in the development and testing of new and existing chatbots and AI projects. Students will assist with initial project creation, testing, and subsequent improvements. This position requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to learn new tools and applications quickly as the field of AI is changing rapidly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development of chatbots in the Microsoft Copilot Studio Platform, and AI projects utilizing a variety of AI tools. This process includes configuration of the chatbot, creating prompts, working with data, as well as assisting with workflows and conversational features. This function also includes review of project analytics, and subsequent refactoring of appropriate systems.
Work with team of students to aid in the development and testing of new and existing AI project. Student teams will assist with creation, testing, and subsequent improvements to the projects. This position will work with the Lead Developer (Applications Developer II or III) as well as their supervisor to complete tasks and coordinate team and project functions.
Develop AI projects that may include automation, predictions, and utilizing APIs and web / cloud services. Assist in the development of AI.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and IT certification OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1-year relevant work experience OR
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training
PREFERRED:
Computer science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training and two years of IT related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and three years of IT related work experience, OR a Master's degree and one year of IT related work experience, OR a combination of six years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification is considered to be related training.
- Contact information:
- University of South Florida (USF)
- Tampa, FL 33620
- United States
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