Job Overview
Location
California Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
April 24, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • The Student Assistant, User Experience Research supports the Student Centered Design Lab (SCDL), the nation’s first UX lab dedicated to improving student access and success within California Community Colleges, by contributing to research that informs real-world improvements across the system.
- • Day to day, the role involves supporting the planning, design, and conduct of research activities, recruiting and coordinating participants, organizing, analyzing, and summarizing data and research findings, and learning and applying equitable, student-centered design and UX research methods in a real-world setting.
- • The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency, with a mission to benefit, support, and enhance the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation.
- • In this role, the student assistant will gain hands-on experience in participatory research, UX research, and student-centered design, develop professional skills in remote collaboration and technology platforms, and contribute to meaningful projects that expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California.
🎯 Requirements
- • Currently enrolled as a student (implied by Student Assistant role)
- • Interest in social science research, UX research, or student success initiatives
- • Proficient in remote work and navigating technology platforms including Zoom, MS Office, Teams, Outlook, Salesforce, and Google Suite
- • Takes initiative and accountability in learning and project execution, seeks innovative solutions, and builds strong stakeholder relationships
- • Commits to continuous self-improvement and professional growth by staying updated on best practices
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive compensation at $20.00 per hour
- • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave in accordance with California law
- • Remote Workspace Setup reimbursement and/or Remote Work stipends
- • Fully remote work within California with a remote-first philosophy
- • Commitment to professional development with emphasis on shared leadership and growth opportunities
Skills & Technologies
About Foundation for California Community Colleges
Foundation for California Community Colleges is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. It raises and manages philanthropic funds, provides systemwide technology services, professional development, and student support programs. Established in 1998, the organization partners with colleges, foundations, corporations, and government agencies to improve access, success, and equity across 116 colleges serving 2.1 million students. It operates initiatives in financial aid, workforce development, data analytics, and digital infrastructure while ensuring compliance, fiscal accountability, and strategic alignment with the state’s educational master plan.
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