Student Web/Application Developer CLC

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Web/Application Developer to work with the product owner to understand project requirements and scope. You will write front-end and back-end JavaScript code implementing the requested functionality.

You will collaborate with developers and professors to solve unique problems, research documentation, and implement third-party libraries while applying core programming fundamentals to current projects.

Qualifications

• Web Development experience: familiarity with programming, especially in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and JSON.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, or WordPress.
• Good communication and customer service skills through work or volunteer experiences.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work with the product owner to understand the requirements and scope of the project.
• Write front-end and back-end JavaScript code that implements the functionality requested by the client.
• Work in a collaborative setting with developers and professors to discover solutions to unique problems.
• Research documentation and implement third-party libraries.
• Apply programming fundamentals to current projects.
• Assist Supervisor or CLC Director as needed.
• Create online learning modules for the Computer Literacy Center.
• Develop digital projects (online learning modules) as assigned.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

JSON

CMS

Tools

Wix

Shopify

Squarespace

WordPress

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Web/Application Developer are as follows:

• Work with the product owner to understand the requirements and scope of the project
• Write front‑end and back‑end JavaScript code that implements the functionality requested by the client
• Work in a collaborative setting with developers and professors to discover solutions to unique problems
• Research documentation and implement third‑party libraries
• Apply programming fundamentals to current projects
• Assist Supervisor or CLC Director as needed
• Create online learning modules for the Computer Literacy Center
• Develop digital projects (online learning modules) as assigned

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Web Development Experience: familiarity with programming, especially in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and JSON
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients, co‑workers, and supervisors
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, or WordPress
• Good communication and customer service skills through work or volunteer experiences
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Working with APIs
• Working with databases
• Working with the Document Object Model (DOM)
• Working with a GUI
• Familiarity with user experience and accessibility
• Priority for WSU undergraduate students
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking
• Work Study preferred (if eligible)

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity

Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).