Student Assistant, User Experience Research

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California

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.

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.

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California.

More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive.

Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us.

Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan >

Location

The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.