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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access through traditional and distance learning modes to higher education and workforce training including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the colleges mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students low-income students and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
UX Research Assistant (Hourly)Job Description Summary:
The Office of Communications and Marketing seeking a detail-oriented and creative Web UX Research Assistant to support our web design content research and development team. The ideal candidate will assist in various research tasks presentation preparation asset documentation and content updates contributing to the overall success of our web redesign and marketing projects. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating user-centered digital experiences and eager to grow their career in UX research and design.Job Description:
The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting our Lead UX/UI Manager by conducting user research organizing data and contributing to light design tasks. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating user-centered digital experiences and eager to grow their career in UX research and design.
Description of Duties and Tasks
Collaborate with the UX/UI Design Manager to create and distribute surveys analyze results and present findings.
Assist in documenting and refining ACC assets within Figma ensuring that design resources are up-to-date and accessible.
Support web design & development tasks including preparing survey documents assisting in design & research activities across the site as it relates to current and upcoming projects.
Build and refine presentation decks to communicate research findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders setting the tone for upcoming web design initiatives.
Skills:
Strong understanding of core UX research methods (e.g. usability testing surveys interviews card sorting journey mapping) with the ability to adapt them to higher education audiences.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to translate research findings into actionable design insights.
Adaptability and initiative to help build new processes in a developing UX practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Curiosity and empathy for diverse student faculty and staff experiences ensuring research is inclusive and student-centered.
Foundational knowledge of accessibility and usability principles.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience working in higher education or nonprofit environments.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Education:
Bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction Psychology Design or a related field.
Equivalent experience in UX research or a relevant role will also be considered.
Experience:
1 year of experience in UX research usability testing or related roles (internships or volunteer experience accepted).
Familiarity with research & data tools (e.g. Useberry Clarity GA4) is a plus.
Basic knowledge of UX/UI design tools such as Figma Sketch or Adobe XD.
Pay Rate
$29.60/hourly
Number of Openings:
1Job Posting Close Date:
October 2 2025As required by the US Department of Education employees are required to report violations under Title IX and under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified trained and provided resources for reporting.
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add change amend or delete portions of this job description at any time with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested directed or addition reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
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