Software Development Student Consultant

Up to 20 Hours | Flexible schedule based on departmental/student needs and consultant availability

The Software Development Student Consultant is a project-based role that utilizes the consultant's specialized technical skill set, which may include, but is not limited to: web and application development, database management, cloud infrastructure, and general programming. He/she/they will support specific capstone and/or other work-based learning projects within the Software Development program. This is a project-based role, limited to the duration of a certain academic semester.

• Serve as an as-needed technical resource for assigned student project team
• Provide information and guidance to interested students about making the transition from the classroom to the workforce and/or direct these students to additional resources
• Help students understand how to collaborate with local businesses in ways that not only gain the students valuable experience but benefit the businesses and their customers
• Model professional behavior and engagement with others

• Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Professional work experience in software development or another similar technical field
  
  

• Associates degree from McHenry County College or a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a comparable discipline from a regionally accredited university
• 1+ years of work experience in software development or other similar technical field
  
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and encourage students
• Sensitivity to students whose cultural and educational experiences differ from his/her/their own
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Responsiveness to questions and outreach from students
• Interest in seeing students succeed
• Commitment and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion
• Commitment to the College's mission, vision, and goals

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.