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Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
GPSSample is an Android application (GPSSample - Apps on Google Play) used by public health professionals to conduct gold standard sampling of households in the field. This is the first application with the ability to enumerate all households in an area, to quickly select a sample of the households, and to distribute the selected households back to teams to conduct the field survey. This rapid sampling capacity is critical for public health professionals. The GPSSample application has been used in 14 unique surveys in 6 countries. Please view our website (GPSSample), GitHub documentation (GPS-Sample), and YouTube channel (GPSSample Overview) with multiple videos.
The GPSSample Student Tester and Developer is a critical role for the GPSSample Team. You will be working with the CDC GPSSample Team (4 people), 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Developer, and 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Community of Practice Lead. Your role is critical!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 70% of the student’s time will be spent on field testing the GPSSample application and requires walking around outside. The CDC Team has a detailed Testing SOP outlining studies for the student to conduct tests for and to send the GPSSample lead the zipped exported files after every study is conducted.
- 30% of the student’s time will be spent on learning the GPSSample code (developed in Kotlin) and in writing code (in Kotlin) to fix bugs or to make enhancements. To begin with, the student may work on expanding the documentation of existing code. This piece of the work will be overseen by the current GPSSample developer.
GPSSample Application Testing (70%):
- Ability to work outdoors and traverse through neighborhoods
- Ability to follow application test procedures and to identify issues
- Creates Jira tickets and tracks these across the life cycle
- Can commit to ~7 hours of field testing a week
- Notes places to strengthen the application and increase user acceptance
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, good at following instructions, motivated, and has participated in a field survey in the past. The CDC Team lead will provide hands-on instruction for the first round of testing, but afterwards, she expects that the SOP will be sufficient.
GPSSample Development (30%), preferred:
- Experience with Kotlin programming language
- Experience using Android Studio IDE
- Git version control
- Has own computer. Mac (preferred) or PC
The ideal candidate will have experience in application development or a minimum exposure to the Kotlin language. Use of Git for version control in the past is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university offering a four year degree.
- Completion of freshman year or higher and in good academic standing.
- College transcripts required as part of interview process.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
GPSSample is an Android application (GPSSample - Apps on Google Play) used by public health professionals to conduct gold standard sampling of households in the field. This is the first application with the ability to enumerate all households in an area, to quickly select a sample of the households, and to distribute the selected households back to teams to conduct the field survey. This rapid sampling capacity is critical for public health professionals. The GPSSample application has been used in 14 unique surveys in 6 countries. Please view our website (GPSSample), GitHub documentation (GPS-Sample), and YouTube channel (GPSSample Overview) with multiple videos.
The GPSSample Student Tester and Developer is a critical role for the GPSSample Team. You will be working with the CDC GPSSample Team (4 people), 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Developer, and 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Community of Practice Lead. Your role is critical!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 70% of the student’s time will be spent on field testing the GPSSample application and requires walking around outside. The CDC Team has a detailed Testing SOP outlining studies for the student to conduct tests for and to send the GPSSample lead the zipped exported files after every study is conducted.
- 30% of the student’s time will be spent on learning the GPSSample code (developed in Kotlin) and in writing code (in Kotlin) to fix bugs or to make enhancements. To begin with, the student may work on expanding the documentation of existing code. This piece of the work will be overseen by the current GPSSample developer.
GPSSample Application Testing (70%):
- Ability to work outdoors and traverse through neighborhoods
- Ability to follow application test procedures and to identify issues
- Creates Jira tickets and tracks these across the life cycle
- Can commit to ~7 hours of field testing a week
- Notes places to strengthen the application and increase user acceptance
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, good at following instructions, motivated, and has participated in a field survey in the past. The CDC Team lead will provide hands-on instruction for the first round of testing, but afterwards, she expects that the SOP will be sufficient.
GPSSample Development (30%), preferred:
- Experience with Kotlin programming language
- Experience using Android Studio IDE
- Git version control
- Has own computer. Mac (preferred) or PC
The ideal candidate will have experience in application development or a minimum exposure to the Kotlin language. Use of Git for version control in the past is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university offering a four year degree.
- Completion of freshman year or higher and in good academic standing.
- College transcripts required as part of interview process.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Clarify your DS-2019 category early
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee status fits recent graduates with at least one year of relevant work experience. Choosing the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can invalidate your program before it starts.
Build a training plan before approaching employers
Host employers must co-sign a formal training plan outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and skill benchmarks. Arriving with a draft plan specific to your entry level role makes employers far more willing to engage with the J-1 visa process.
Search for J-1 host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter entry level openings at U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Prior hosting history signals the employer already understands the DS-2019 process and won't back out over administrative unfamiliarity.
Verify field-of-study alignment before accepting offers
Your entry level role must fall within or directly adjacent to your degree or professional field. A marketing graduate placed in an unrelated operations role risks program termination by the designated sponsor during a compliance review.
Confirm the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Designated sponsors typically require host employers to be E-Verify participants. Ask your prospective host directly before your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, since discovering non-enrollment after acceptance can restart your job search from scratch.
Understand the 30-day grace period limits your options
After your J-1 program end date, you have only 30 days to depart, transfer to a new program, or change status. For entry level positions, negotiate an end date that accounts for this window before signing your offer letter.
Entry Level J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an entry level job seeker?
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled full-time in a degree program outside the United States. The Trainee category applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months and have at least one year of work or study experience in your field. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, determines which category you qualify for based on your documentation.
Does my host employer sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. The host employer where you'll work is not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that reviews your program, issues your DS-2019, and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. The host employer signs the training plan and provides the work placement, but the designated sponsor carries legal responsibility for your status.
Can I work in any entry level role on a J-1 visa?
Not quite. Your entry level role must align with your field of study or prior professional training. A computer science student can't obtain J-1 approval for an unrelated customer service role without a demonstrable skills connection. Your designated sponsor reviews the training plan for this alignment before issuing the DS-2019, so confirming fit early prevents delays.
How do I find entry level employers that are open to J-1 program participants?
Use Migrate Mate to search for entry level positions at U.S. employers with documented J-1 hosting history. Employers who have hosted exchange visitors before are familiar with the DS-2019 workflow, co-signing training plans, and reporting obligations, which significantly reduces administrative friction on your end.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement apply to entry level positions?
It depends on your funding source and country of origin. If your program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll be subject to the two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant status. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific situation triggers this requirement before you accept the placement.