Student Worker, IT Programmer

The Louisiana Supreme Court Judicial Administrator's Office is seeking a motivated, self-starting Part-Time Student Worker to join the Court Information Technology Division. This position will assist the IT Department professional staff with software development, scripting, automation, data processing, and application maintenance that support internal court operations. Candidates must be full-time students at an accredited college or university (minimum 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours) and be available to work 15–30 hours per week during the academic year, with the opportunity for additional hours during school breaks. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The candidate will work under the direction of the Director of IT Services and will be responsible for the following scope of work:

Scope of Work / Duties

• Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of internal applications and system tools
• Create scripts to automate routine IT tasks (data processing, reporting, system checks)
• Support integration work between existing systems and new applications
• Assist with database queries, data cleanup, and basic data analysis
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and documentation updates
• Provide support to various court departments on custom-developed tools
• Work with IT staff on a variety of projects, including modernization, data migration, and process automation
• Follow coding best practices, version control processes, and internal development standards

Qualifications:

• Awareness or foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, etc.)
• Understanding of basic programming concepts such as variables, loops, functions, objects, and debugging
• Awareness of database usage, SQL fundamentals, and data structures
• Keen interest in software development, automation, and computer‑based information systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to research technical problems, read documentation, and apply solutions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Requirements:

• Pursuing an IT‑related undergraduate or graduate degree (Computer Science, MIS, IT, Computer Engineering, etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Full‑time student (12+ credit hours) at a local college or university
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• General knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10/11 and standard office software
• Experience with version control (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work with standard office equipment; occasional ability to lift/carry up to ~50 lbs (equipment, servers, power supplies)

Benefits to Student Work

• Gain valuable work experience in a fast paced, dynamic IT department that is common in small to medium size businesses.
• Provide exposure to determine if IT is the right profession for the candidate (i.e. “is this the right job for me”).
• Providing candidate with a valuable networking opportunity potentially leading to a reference and/or future employment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and processes.
• Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world scenario.

Suggested majors

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Management Information Systems
• Mathematics with Computer Science emphasis
• Other IT‑related disciplines​​​​​​​