Backend Web Developer

Associated Students, Inc•San Francisco, CA

28d

About The Position

Associated Students of San Francisco State University is the official voice of the students. The Associated Students Marketing & Communications team supports the organization’s Board of Directors and 13 Programs, which are made up of elected & otherwise appointed student & full-time staff, in their efforts to market events and services, which are accessible to the entire student body. Join the next phase of the team’s marketing evolution, as we strive to further develop the Associated Students brand and the connection/collaboration between the Board of Directors, programs, and the students. As a member of the Marketing & Communications team, you will be surrounded by fellow students committed to excellence. On this team, there is plenty of room for creativity and personal growth as well as an emphasis on professional development and positive reinforcement. This team values open and honest communication, compassion, respect, and understanding. While our office is part of a fast-paced environment with top-quality expectations, it is also full of fun, excitement, and light-hearted banter.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled SFSU student with a minimum of 6 units for undergraduates or 4 units for graduates
Demonstrated experience in front-end web development with proficiency in HTML, CSS, and relevant frameworks
Familiarity with web accessibility standards and best practices
Experience with creating custom pages & posts in WordPress or another web building platform (Elementor for Wordpress knowledge is a plus)
Knowledge of prototyping tools such as Adobe XD & Figma
Knowledge of Google API implementation
Some knowledge of Google Analytics & SEO
Strong working knowledge of HTML & CSS
Self-motivated, takes initiative, able to maintain strong working relationships
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and independently when necessary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Elementor for Wordpress knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Frontend Web Designer to implement user-centric design changes and enhancements to the AS website
Codes and develops custom features, pages, and functionalities to improve website usability and performance
Ensures that the website is responsive, accessible, and optimized for SEO
Regularly communicates with the Design Coordinator to provide updates on project progress and participate in strategic planning for website improvements
Troubleshoots and debugs issues related to front-end development and user interface interactions
Conducts research and stay informed about emerging web development trends, tools, and technologies
Integrates front-end components with backend services and databases to update & maintain the AS website
Organizes & builds pages for the website to display all AS Programs, Board of Directors resources, services, departments, and information in a functional, user-friendly way
Collaborates with Frontend Web Designer to process Web Requests in an accurate and timely manner
Collaborates with Frontend Web Designer to meet with, coordinate, strategize & present larger-scale website updates to AS staff & admin, in collaboration with team & supervisor