Student Assistant, User Experience Research

We are seeking a Student Assistant to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.  

What You’ll Do 

The Student Assistant, User Experience Research will support the work of the Student Centered Design Lab (SCDL), the nation’s first user experience (UX) lab dedicated to improving student access to and success within California Community Colleges.

This position provides hands-on experience in participatory research, UX research, and student-centered design. The Student Assistant will contribute to projects focused on improving student-facing technology, communications, and access to public-benefit programs. Research findings directly inform real-world improvements across the California Community Colleges system.

•  Support planning, designing, and conducting research activities, and recruiting and coordinating participants

•  Organize, analyze, and summarize data and research findings

•  Learn and apply equitable, student-centered design and UX research methods in a real-world setting, supporting research operations

Attributes for Success  

• Takes initiative and accountability in learning and project execution, seeking innovative and efficient solutions, and building strong stakeholder relationships

• Commits to continuous self-improvement and professional growth by staying updated on best practices

•  Interest in social science research, UX research, or student success initiatives

• Proficient in remote work and navigating various technology platforms (Zoom, MS Office, Teams, Outlook, Salesforce, Google Suite, etc.)

• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better 

• Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals 

• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency 

• We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall 

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What we Offer 

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.  

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation and pro-rated paid time off (PTO) in accordance with California law; paid sick leave provided. 

• Student Assistants receive Remote Workspace Setup reimbursement and/or Remote Work stipends. 

• This role will not be eligible to enroll in FoundationCCC sponsored benefits plan.  

• Student Assistants are specifically excluded from FoundationCCC’s contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).  

To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org.