Rice University
UX Designer I (Finance)
Position Summary:
SafeInsights is a transformative national education research platform project led by Rice University and OpenStax, in collaboration with top edtech platforms and schools, SafeInsights is redefining the education research landscape by making powerful research accessible for a wide range of scientists, maximizing research's potential to improve learning, and prioritizing the protection of student privacy.
We are looking for an experienced UX Designer with a broad range of UX skills who is passionate about education and user experience! As a UX Designer, you will help our product teams understand what educational researchers need to conduct impactful studies using data and learning interfaces from various current and future educational technology and education institutional partners. You will work closely with our lead UX Designer and product teams to incorporate these insights to help them build useful, usable, and effective tools, design interfaces, conduct user testing, and evaluate implementations.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field and three or more years of experience with a broad range of UX competencies, including UX research, usability evaluation, information architecture, interaction design, and interface prototyping. The ideal candidate will have some related experience working in education, educational technology, or educational research. The ideal candidate will value diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion and have experience translating that value into practical user experience designs that embody those values.
Workplace Requirements:
We're proud to offer a fully remote work environment, giving you the freedom and flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our main requirements are a stable internet connection, a quiet space for work calls, and work hours in US time zones. For team building and collaboration, travel for occasional in-person meetings is encouraged. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change."
Hiring Range: $90,000 to $95,000
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
This position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
Minimum Requirements:
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Us
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.