Salesforce Development & Data Systems Associate (Contractor)

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Ideal for recent undergraduate or graduate-level candidates with Salesforce back-end development experience. 

 

Position Summary 

The Salesforce Development & Data Systems Associate provides technical support for the design, maintenance, and enhancement of Umoja’s Salesforce infrastructure. This role is focused on Salesforce back-end development, data architecture, and database management, supporting program operations and reporting needs across the organization. 

This position is ideal for a Salesforce-certified professional who wants real-world experience building and maintaining production of Salesforce systems in a mission-driven environment. The Associate will work closely with the Research & Evaluation team and program staff to ensure data systems are accurate, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Salesforce & Systems Development (75%) 

  • Support the development and maintenance of Salesforce back-end architecture, including objects, fields, relationships, validation rules, and automation (Flows, Process Builder, or Apex as appropriate). 
  • Assist in managing Salesforce data models, user permissions, profiles, and roles. 
  • Build and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and data views to support internal reporting needs. 
  • Support Salesforce integrations, imports, exports, and data syncing processes. 
  • Perform data cleaning, deduplication, and integrity checks within Salesforce. 
  • Document system configurations, workflows, and data standards. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical Salesforce solutions. 

Data & Technical Support (25%) 

  • Respond to internal Salesforce system requests, troubleshooting issues, and resolving data errors. 
  • Support database management tasks using Excel, Google Sheets, or other data tools. 
  • Assist with file uploads, structured data submissions, and quality assurance checks. 
  • Provide technical support for related systems such as campus portals or data submission platforms. 

 

Work Expectations 

  • 20–25 hours per week. 
  • Approximately 50% in-office, with some flexibility. 
  • Reports directly to the Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation. 

 

What This Role Offers 

  • Hands-on experience building and managing real-world Salesforce systems. 
  • Opportunity to deepen Salesforce development and data architecture skills. 
  • Exposure to statewide higher-education and equity-focused initiatives. 
  • A supportive environment for early-career technical professionals to grow. 
  • Meaningful work that directly supports student success and institutional change. 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; graduate-level students or master’s degree holders welcome. 
  • Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform Developer I certification strongly preferred (required for hire or within first 3–6 months). 
  • Hands-on experience with Salesforce back-end configuration and development (academic, internship, or professional experience acceptable). 
  • Knowledge of database concepts (relational databases, data normalization, data integrity). 
  • Experience with data tools such as Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with SQL or other database tools is a plus. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage technical tasks independently. 
  • Clear communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Interest in education equity, data-informed decision-making, and student-centered systems. 

Hourly rate based on experience: $25–$30/hour. This is a 1099 Contractor position, no benefits offered.

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