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Senior SEO Technical Specialist

Ascent Funding

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Senior
70k-80k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Ascent is a leading provider of innovative financial products and student support services that enable more students to access education and achieve academic and economic success. The company offers planning tools, financing resources, financial wellness education, student success services, and career coaching. Recognized for its strong culture and industry leadership, Ascent is committed to helping students succeed academically and professionally, with a focus on leveraging technology and supporting a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the SEO strategy in alignment with business goals.
  • Conduct in-depth site audits to identify and fix technical SEO issues.
  • Optimize site architecture, page speed, crawlability, and indexing.
  • Implement structured data and schema markup.
  • Develop and manage SEO dashboards and monthly reporting.
  • Collaborate with product, analytics, development, and marketing teams to prioritize and implement SEO-related updates.
  • Monitor keyword rankings, backlinks, and competitive SEO landscape using tools like SEMrush, Moz, GA4, and Search Console.
  • Guide and support link-building strategies and performance analysis.

Requirements

  • 4-6+ years of hands-on SEO experience with strong technical SEO expertise.
  • Deep knowledge of modern SEO tools (SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Moz, Ahrefs, GA4, GSC, etc.).
  • Proficient in technical audits, schema markup, site performance, and web architecture.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to SEO.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • A track record of solving complex SEO challenges and driving measurable results.
  • Curiosity about the future of SEO and how AI is reshaping search behavior.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working cross-functionally with product, dev, analytics, and content teams.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive SEO experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive base salary of $70,000 - $80,000 plus bonus and options.
  • Company stock options.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Annual HSA contribution of $1,650.
  • Life insurance, disability, and critical illness coverage.
  • 14 paid holidays, including community days and your birthday.
  • Snacks and drinks in the office.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Generous paid leave policies.
  • $2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years, plus a $1,000 Sabbatical Day.
  • Wellness and Work from Home funds.

Working at Ascent Funding

Ascent has been widely recognized for its strong culture, being named 'Best Places to Work' by the San Diego Business Journal for the past 5 years. The company values innovation, collaboration, and supporting its employees' professional growth and well-being.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 25, 2025
Job CategorySEO
Salary70k-80k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Ascent Funding

Website

ascent-funding.org

Location

San Diego, CA

Industry

Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers

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