Sharepoint Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Temporary SharePoint Designer for a 6-month assignment to spearhead the modernization and expansion of our internal portal. The primary focus of this role is to build out new, highly functional intranet pages and systematically update existing legacy pages to a clean, modern, and user-friendly standard.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in Microsoft SharePoint, excellent layout and information architecture skills, and a commitment to maintaining visual and narrative brand alignment across all digital touchpoints.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of Internal & Executive Communications, the duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Portal Expansion & Modernization
* Design, build, and deploy new internal portal pages within the SharePoint-based ecosystem based on departmental needs.
* Audit and audit-restructure existing legacy pages, transitioning them from outdated layouts to clean, responsive, and intuitive modern SharePoint experiences.
* Optimize navigation and page layouts to ensure information is scannable, intuitive, and easy for internal audiences to locate.

2. Digital Collaboration & Brand Alignment
* Partner closely with our Technology Services and other internal departments to gather content requirements, assets, and functionality needs for new and updated pages.
* Ensure all visual assets, typography, and messaging adhere strictly to established institutional web and brand guidelines.
* Assist in building clean, standardized templates that internal content owners can easily maintain moving forward.

3. Quality Assurance & Technical Upkeep
* Conduct thorough quality assurance testing across modern pages to ensure cross-device responsiveness, functional links, and proper permissions.
* Troubleshoot basic configuration, layout, or web part issues within the SharePoint environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* 5 years of direct experience managing, building, and configuring content within Microsoft SharePoint (experience with higher education portals or modern SharePoint communication sites is highly preferred).
* Proficiency with the SharePoint modern experience, page creation, and standard hub/site navigation structures.
* Experience with the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and web parts.
* Familiarity with basic HTML/CSS is a strong asset for handling custom formatting anomalies.
* Comfort utilizing the Microsoft 365 suite to integrate forms, lists, or document libraries seamlessly into portal pages.
* A strong eye for digital layout, scannability, and user experience, knowing how to organize information is visually engaging and accessible.
* Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with various campus stakeholders. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple page-build workflows simultaneously to meet deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -082026-427983