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Note: This position is a temporary, limited term assignment.
The User Experience (UX) Research Intern performs entry-level project work related to their field of study and agency communications. Work involves supporting agency operations with a primary focus on gaining practical work experience and business skills for personal development or to satisfy educational requirements. The incumbent will proactively work with the Communications team, Intern Cohort, and agency employees.
This position will start June 5th and will end August 11th 2023.
Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) - $17.00/hour
Graduate Student - $19.00/hour
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
User Experience Research
- Assists in defining a comprehensive user experience research plan for the agency website.
- Identifies best practices for quantitative and qualitative user experience research methods.
- Designs studies to address agency communication goals and objectives.
- Facilitates at least one user experience research study.
- Assists in user journey mapping.
General Support
- May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated applications; and preparing complex queries and reports.
- May review forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for completeness and acceptability.
- May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assists in completing special projects.
Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education
- Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in Information Studies/Science, Statistics, Journalism, Communications, Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, or related program and within 12 months of graduation; OR
- Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in a(n) Information Studies/Science, Statistics, Journalism, Communications, Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, or related program.
- Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.
Required Experience
- Experience with User Experience (UX) research methods and best practices.
Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating UX research project experience.
- Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in a(n) Information Studies/Science Journalism, Communications, Graphic Design, Statistics, Psychology, Computer Science, or related program.
- Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
- Experience using Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- User Experience research methods and best practices.
- Tools used for web and mobile product research.
- General office practices and procedures.
- Concepts and practices of proofing, editing, and preparing informational materials.
- User Experience design.
Skill in:
- Organizing and prioritizing work to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, and completing work accurately while meeting deadlines.
- Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information, performing complex analysis of the data, and preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
- Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely, and based on sound judgment.
- Providing quality customer service.
- Reviewing documentation; properly applying complex laws, regulations, rules, and policies; and making decisions based on sound judgment.
- Using a personal computer in a Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) environment, and accurately performing data entry.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other external contacts.
- Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@trs.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.To view all job vacancies, visit www.trs.texas.gov/careers or www.trs.csod.com/careersite.For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov.
