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1050 Beaufort, SC

Computer Technology Instructor

Company: Technical College of the Lowcountry
Location: Beaufort, SC
Instructional Development
1. Participate in divisional strategic planning process for the development, refinement, and enhancement of curriculum.
2. Assist in evaluation of existing educational programs/courses and deliver reporting on program status and efficiency.
3. Work with members of the program Advisory Committee to participate in planning for new and existing programs and
courses.
4. Promote the development of new curricula for the assigned program
5. Review, select, and update textbooks when appropriate
6. Prior to each term, revise all course syllabi for scheduled classes and comply with the College’s approved format.
7. Develop new courses and modify existing ones to reflect changes or development in the subject matter.
8. Coordinate schedule with other departments as needed
9. Maintain an assessment plan for student outcomes.

Teaching Performance
1. Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with established criteria.
2. Relate instruction and material, discussions, test items, and other course activities to course objectives.
3. Assess the accomplishments of students on regular basis.
4. Communicate effectively and on a regular basis with students.
5. Use varied teaching techniques as appropriate.
6. Reflect current subject knowledge and interpretations in the delivery of instruction.
7. Integrate evaluation in the learning process, including a comparison of student success when various delivery
methods are implemented.
8. Maintain appropriate student records for courses, such as grade files and student advisement files.

Student Advisement:
1. Schedule, post and maintain office hours appropriate for student advising; promptly respond to student requests for advising.
2. Meet with advisees at least once per term to ensure they are meeting all program requirements and timetables.
3. Work with the Student Services Division in the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
4. Refer students to other persons on campus for assistance as needed.
5. Advise and maintain student records in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
6. Monitor academic advisement policies, procedures, and practices for all divisional programs.
7. Work with Student Services in the placement and follow-up of students.

Professional Development:
1. Continue to update and build on skills for the use of technology in education.
2.Represent the Division and College by participating in relevant community and professional meetings.
3. Maintain current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to the Division.
4. Participate in memberships appropriate to Computer Technology.

College/Community Service:
1. Serve actively on College committees.
2.Work cooperatively with other College divisions to meet the educational needs of students and fulfill the mission of the College.
3.Maintain contacts with local schools and appropriate representatives from businesses, industries, agencies and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.
4.Recommend Advisory Committee members and agenda items for meetings; hold two Advisory Committee meetings per year.

Instructional Management:
1. Adhere to class schedules.
2. Provide students with the course syllabus and course requirements at the beginning of each term.
3. Foster and promote all educational programs and activities offered through the department.
4. Assist in securing and mentoring qualified adjunct faculty for the program as needed.
5. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Business and Industrial Technologies.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree with relevant work experience and industry certifications. Experience in curriculum development and teaching database, operating systems, and programming languages is preferred.
Additional Comments:
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

SALARY
Depends on Qualifications

LOCATION
Beaufort County, SC

JOB TYPE
FTE - Full-Time

JOB NUMBER
171549

AGENCY
Technical College of the Lowcountry
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API and Data Integration Intern - United Way

Company: United Way of the Lowcountry
Location: Beaufort, SC
As an intern, you will play an integral role in supporting the testing of this new API, and validating the new data warehouse concept, which will allow seamless integration between Charity Tracker and other software platforms. This integration will help our organization efficiently exchange data, reduce redundancy, automate key data extractions, and facilitate data sharing and transparency.

You will work alongside the Charity Tracker product specialist, trainer and data specialist to test and develop our API and assess different data warehouse tools for future development. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with API testing, data integration, and data warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities
As an API and Data Integration Intern, you will:
Assist in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs that enable the integration of various software platforms.
Contribute to the creation of data pipelines and support the integration of data into a centralized data warehouse.
Assist in beta testing, including testing various endpoints and tracking feedback.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize the APIs.
Support in generating and visualizing reports from integrated data in the data warehouse.
Create API documentation and user guides.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to problem-solving strategies for improving data flow and integration.
Research and conduct proof-of concept analysis for the creation of a data warehouse

About the API Beta Program

Charity Tracker APIs is still in its beta phase, as part of the beta program, you will be granted access to:
API Key/Token: Use a token that provides access to the API for making requests.
Postman Workspace Configuration: A pre-configured workspace to help you interact with API endpoints.
API Documentation: Full access to detailed documentation for learning and using API endpoints effectively.

Your role will involve testing the functionality of the API, providing feedback on any issues or enhancements, and collaborating with the development team to refine the product before the final release. You'll also have the chance to explore different ways the API can be utilized, including integrating data into dashboards or reducing double entry between systems.

Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Technical Skills:
Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON format.
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
Experience with basic coding languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java.
Basic understanding of databases and data warehousing and ETL concepts and familiarity with some 3rd party solutions to leverage.
Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
Experience working with data visualization tools or dashboards such as PowerBi.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or similar.

Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
A desire to learn new technologies and techniques.
Time management and organizational skills.
Desired Skills (Bonus):
Familiarity with running custom scripts
Familiarity with Webhook and API integrations

Application Instructions - To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your skills will be helpful during this project. Be sure to include any relevant coursework or projects you’ve worked on that are related to API development, data warehousing, or software integration.

Send to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: April 25th