Junior Web Developer

Calstatelausu; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A California university seeks a Junior Web Developer Associate to provide digital support for the University-Student Union website. Responsibilities include maintaining web pages, ensuring design standards, and executing backend API tasks. Required qualifications include being a current Cal State LA student with minimum GPA criteria, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and promises an enriching team environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student with a minimum GPA requirement.
• Experience with user interfaces and web accessibility standards.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.

Responsibilities

• Update web pages with current information and images.
• Maintain and create API endpoints for secure data handling.
• Participate in departmental meetings to discuss progress.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Web development standards

GitHub proficiency

Frontend development

Backend API maintenance

Organizational skills

Education

Currently enrolled in Cal State LA with minimum GPA requirements

Job description

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Web Designer, the Junior Web Developer Associate provides digital support to the University-Student Union (U-SU). The Junior Web Developer Associate is responsible for performing some complex clerical, web-related maintenance tasks and projects for the effective operation of the U-SU website and graphics department.

Job Details

Job Title: Junior Web Developer Associate

Hourly Rate: $18.32 per hour; non-exempt classification

Duration: Academic Year (Fall/Spring) with the possibility of extension

Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours/week (no more than 999 hours per calendar year.) The schedule developed with the Web Designer

Training Period: Two months with the possibility of extension

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all web pages are updated with the most up-to-date information and images available;
• Ensure events are updating and rendering accurately on the homepage and virtual calendar;
• Research and stay updated on modern technologies and trends;
• Frontend: ensure that everything that the users see and interact with adheres to the U-SU’s design and accessibility standards;
• Backend: maintain and create API endpoints to our database for CRUD operations while keeping sensitive data secure;
• Deployment: ensure the continuous operation and hosting of the website on Vercel;
• Attends and participates in mandatory departmental biweekly meetings, 1-1 meetings with the supervisor as needed;
• Provides quality customer service to the University community;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Cal State LA student with a minimum of 6 undergraduate units and a minimum GPA of 2.0, or graduate student with at least 4 graduate units and a minimum Cal State LA cumulative GPA of 3.0;
• Willingness to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student body and staff;
• Ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships;
• Willingness to provide effective customer service promptly and courteously;
• Proficient oral, written, and listening skills;
• Strong organizational skills: the ability to prioritize and complete assigned duties and complex tasks;
• Strong interpersonal and group communication skills in a team environment;
• Must be self-motivated, able to adapt to changing workloads, and have independent judgment;
• Experience using various desktop and web-based applications and office equipment;
• Experience with user interfaces, responsiveness, image optimization, scripting, web accessibility, design, and web development standards;
• Proficiency with GitHub;
• Previous web design and/or web programming experience;
• Knowledgeable in AGILE workflow and providing updates and work documentation via Notion Kanban;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.