Agrilife Research

Agrilife Research

UX Researcher

College Station, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 19 days ago
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About the role

  • With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
  • The ideal candidate is a curious, analytical thinker who knows how to ask the right questions, listen carefully, and translate what they learn into clear, compelling narratives that make research findings actionable.
  • What You Need To Know: Salary: Pay Grade: 67.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute an ongoing UX research plan to support the continuous improvement of websites hosted by AgriLife Marketing and Communications
  • Create and manage surveys and other quantitative feedback instruments designed to answer research questions based on unit goals.
  • Design and conduct in-person and virtual guided usability tests and interviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Conduct project-based UX research to support the planning and development of new initiatives such as website redesigns and feature launches
  • Present UX research insights and design recommendations to teammates and leadership in a clear and organized way
  • Create research reports and appropriate deliverables.
  • Maintain a centralized research repository so that findings, insights and reports can be accessed and cross-referenced across teams and projects.
  • Partner with team members outside of the web team to identify UX research opportunities and incorporate user insights into their respective workflows.
  • Lead internal trainings and workshops to communicate the value of user-focused outputs and best practices across all Marketing and Communications functions.
  • Maintain awareness and knowledge of current research and trends in the field of user experience to serve as a subject matter expert within Marketing and Communications and across the agency.

Requirements

  • Three years of related experience in data collection and analysis (as a UX practitioner or conducting user-focused work in a related field).
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Nice to have

  • UX Certification through an accredited or industry-recognized training program.
  • Familiarity with digital accessibility standards such as WCAG and ADA Section 508.
  • Familiarity with WordPress editing using Gutenberg blocks.
  • What You Need To Know:
  • Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
  • New hires are required to work on site full-time for the first 90 days.
  • Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
  • Applicant Instructions

Skills

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience translating research findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience creating UX reports and deliverables.
  • Knowledge of behavioral analysis, quantitative methodology and statistics.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.

Compensation

  • Pay Grade: 67.
  • Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
  • Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field (computer science, psychology, design, marketing or another related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is based in College Station, TX.
  • In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Company info

  • Conduct usability testing based on the platform's goals and audience as part of the iterative design and development process
  • Champion UX as a vital and integrated part of Marketing and Communications
  • Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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