Backend Web Developer

Backend Web Designer

Department: Marketing & Communications

Organization: Associated Students, San Francisco State University

Number of Openings: 1

Days/Hours & Duration of Job: Schedule to be determined. Up to 20 hours/week

Wage/Salary: $20.94hr (Effective July 1st, 2026)

Desired Employment Start Date: August 10th, 2026

Application Deadline: July 15th, 2026

About AS Marketing & Communications:

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.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, the Backend Web Developer at Associated Students of SFSU is a student position focused on the technical implementation and functionality of the AS website, ensuring a seamless user experience through efficient coding and back-end development. This role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing the website's interactive features and overall performance. The Backend Web Developer collaborates closely with the Frontend Web Designer, bringing visual designs to life and ensuring they work flawlessly on various devices and browsers. Additionally, this role works with the Marketing & Communications team, particularly with the Graphic Designers and the Design Coordinator, to ensure the website aligns with the organization's strategic goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

For more information or questions regarding this job opportunity, please contact: Lauren Hohls, AED of Marketing & Communications