Position: Web Development and Data Associate Location: New York City or Los Angeles preferred; other SFER sites considered Reports to: Chief Program and Initiatives Officer GENERAL SUMMARY At Students For Education Reform (SFER), we believe that collecting and using data with purpose accelerates our ability to learn, improve our practices across teams, and create greater impact. SFER is seeking a Web Development and Data Associate with experience building websites on common CRMs (E.g., NationBuilder, Salesforce, Mailchimp), analyzing data and creating clear dashboards, and contributing to an upbeat and inclusive team culture. This role will be approximately one half data systems management and training, and one half web development. The Web Development and Data Associate will use these skills and experience to grow our movement to achieve educational justice for students in communities that have historically been underserved and the target of discriminatory education policies. Students for Education Reform (SFER) develops college students into grassroots organizers who fight for educational justice in their communities. SFER is a student movement that champions educational equity for all children, regardless of race or background. WHY WORK FOR SFER? While the work is hard, we approach it with the audacity of believing that students have the power to change the education system and the humility to know it takes time and that thousands have come before us in this fight. We work with urgency, passion, and — most importantly — a lot of joy. We are looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our team and work with us to continue the fight for educational equality. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual who’s passionate about supporting a small, scrappy nonprofit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data Management and Analysis Actively manage SFER’s CRMs (NationBuilder, Salesforce, Mailchimp), ensuring that data from across the organization is captured accurately, at appropriate intervals, and reflects the information that each team needs to make informed decisions about how to work most efficiently and effectively. Create and regularly update weekly, monthly, and quarterly dashboards that reflect progress to goals and clearly present key insights or strategic questions implicated by the data. Regularly train staff and SFER members on how to navigate and leverage SFER’s CRMs and other data systems as active organizing tools (segmenting lists, recruiting for events, building websites, etc.), in addition to data storage. Develop systems for easy and efficient data input, while protecting data integrity and completeness. Make recommendations about how to use data most effectively and lead strategic data-focused projects that will enhance each team’s efficacy. Web Development This position is the on-staff front end web developer. Make regular updates and develop new pages on SFER website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Lead work to substantially update and enhance website or fully redesign. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or significant training in a relevant field required 1-4 years of experience building websites, managing web strategy, UX/UI. Advanced HTML, CSS, Javascript required Experience using volunteer management platforms or CRMS (NationBuilder, Salesforce,  etc.) required. Advanced demonstrated knowledge of how to navigate and fully leverage the features of NationBuilder preferred. Advanced skills using Excel and similar programs to manipulate data and create clear, descriptive dashboards required. Experience teaching or training others to use dynamic, digital tools to capture and use data to strengthen and expand high-impact work preferred. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Excellent communication and collaborative and skills, especially across teams with complimentary, but significantly different metrics for success (E.g., community organizing, development, communications) required. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to break down complex data and information into easily understood tables, reports, and narratives required. Desire to share and learn from the perspectives, knowledge, and experiences of others in order to strengthen individual and team performance required. Evidence of creating or strengthening data systems or processes in one or more functional areas of an organization highly preferred. Belief in the power of young people to influence policies and politics in their communities required. Belief that all students deserve the opportunity to receive an excellent education that affirms their unique identity required. VALUES Growth. We give and get a high volume of feedback and work relentlessly to improve. Voice. We exist to empower our members and create a powerful voice for students in the policy sphere. Tenacity. We set big goals, persist in the face of challenges, and commit to excellence. Audacity & Humility. We are willing to take risks, think big, and work hard to bring about transformational change, even while acting and listening with humility, respect, and empathy. Dignity. We commit to social justice work because we believe in the fundamental value of every child and person. Collaborative Leadership. Empowering others is the hallmark of transformational leadership. We emphasize both personal growth and shared responsibility while investing in our greatest resource: our people. COMPENSATION Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.   COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY   Students for Education Reform encourages individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects our student movement.  

CSUN's Commitment to You CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. About the University One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor's degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university. The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond. Major Duties Under general supervision of the Information Security Officer (ISO), the Senior Cloud and Network Security Analyst secures the CSUN computing environment for students, applicants, faculty, and staff. The incumbent works with a dynamic team under the direction of the ISO to secure the CSUN network, evaluate solutions, implement cutting-edge solutions, monitor and alert using enterprise security solutions as it relates to the systems and networking posture of the institution in a hybrid setup; performs penetration tests; writes clear, meaningful procedures and reviewing innovative architectures with other experts across CSUN; designs and delivers reports, assessments, and onsite troubleshooting of enterprise security solution implementations; participates in Incident Response handling and analysis; performs security risk assessment on major network infrastructure projects including network expansion; acts as the subject matter expert in enterprise firewall solutions, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies; provides reports to the Information Security Officer (ISO) ensuring the converged network infrastructure and cloud applications are secure from internal and external security threats; and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field. Five years of full-time, progressively responsible field-related experience in network maintenance with a variety of network devices; with one of the five years, experience with DDNS, VPN, and firewalls desired. Experience working with SIEM technology and in the security aspects of an enterprise-scale data network (e.g., corporation or university), preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Extensive knowledge of: data network architecture principles, devices, characteristics, protocols, and LAN/WAN interconnectivity, VLANS, subnetting, DNS, and DHCP. Thorough knowledge of network monitoring tools, Palo Alto Tools/ anti-malware tools, Wireshark. Expertise to administer and interpret the campus-wide data network outages and issues. Knowledge of data network architecture (Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco) including Wi-Fi (Aruba), its functional characteristics and complexity to provide network security related support. In-depth knowledge of network architecture principles and models; layer-2, layer-3, and/or layer-4 network protocols and technologies; problem determination and resolution; network systems integration and evaluation. Ability to: assist the Information Security and Network Engineering team in interactive debugging, testing and analysis of security attacks and system failures; lead the support of campus-wide network security debugging; configure and deploy network security devices in a timely manner. Ability and specialized skills to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; identify, analyze, diagnose, and resolve systems problems promptly; provide effective training and clear instructions; develop written and oral presentations as needed; work effectively in teams; maintain deadlines; determine priorities; work effectively under pressure; learn the operations of network software and hardware quickly; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule The university offers an excellent benefits package. The salary range for this classification is: $6249 - $11, 406 per month. The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $6249- $9500, dependent upon qualifications and experience. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday; may include some evenings and weekends. REG: This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. General Information This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position may be 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. How to Apply Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. Internal candidates should apply through the portal by accessing the View Job Openings/Apply link on the Human Resources/Employee pagelet. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at ext. 2101. Job Code: 0430 - Network Analyst Department: Information Technology (IT) PI103392503