The Position
| Job Title: | User Experience (UX) and Web Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Seattle Campus |
| Rate: | $21.59 |
| Hours: | 12-19.5 hours/week during the academic year; 30-40 hours/week during Summer 2025 Monday to Friday; flexible schedule, hybrid work may be available (must be located in the US). |
| Positions available: | 1 |
| Date posted: | May 5, 2025 |
| Closing date: | May 13, 2025 |
| Start date: | June 16, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
This position provides support for the Libraries’ website, online resources, and user experience needs. Specific duties may include:
- Working with Libraries staff and other university staff to determine the appropriate methods for evaluation of the Libraries’ websites and services.
- Conducting user research and producing design artifacts (e.g., personas, journey maps) to help other staff understand user needs.
- Co-designing with library patrons to receive input and ultimately improve services.
- Planning, scheduling, and implementing UX evaluation sessions, including designing test scenarios.
- Writing reports/presenting evaluation findings and making design recommendations.
- Evaluating online resources for accessibility.
- Updating Libraries website content.
- Training others how to update website content.
- Evaluating features and systems releases for library resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Some training will be provided.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to manage projects independently.
- Willingness to learn new skills and try new approaches to problem-solving.
- Knowledge of and some experience in the user-centered design/research process and usability methods like heuristic evaluation, focus groups, and contextual inquiry.
- Experience with planning and conducting user testing.
- Experience with designing graphics and mockups.
- Experience using design tools (like Figma).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with WordPress or other content management systems.
- Experience with application of design systems
- Experience with information architecture
- Experience with creating wireframes, prototypes and web pages
- Experience with UX quantitative and/or qualitative research
- Knowledge of evaluating systems features and releases
- Knowledge of web accessibility and WCAG 2.1 guidelines and/or experience with accessibility testing
- Knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS and Javascript
Other Job Details
Start in June 2025 and be able to work for at least the next 3 consecutive quarters. Must be available to work 30-40 hours/week, Summer 2025 to help with the new website launch (which means not enrolled during the summer quarter).
How to Apply
Upload your cover letter and resume to the form above with your student NetID.
Application process tips and more information about working at the Libraries
Equal opportunity and accommodation information
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. Notice of nondiscrimination.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or [email protected].