Details

Open Date 05/21/2024

Requisition Number PRN14848N

Job Title UU Student - Library

Working Title User Experience Assistant

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible schedule between Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 14.50

Close Date

Job Summary

Become part of the J. Willard Marriott Library User Experience and Web Development team. The successful candidate will be self motivated, able to work as part of a team as well as independently, and have a background in user focused graphic design and/or web development. This position will work collaboratively with the Marriott Library department of designers, developers, and UX experts to utilize user-centered design skills in a higher education professional setting.

For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.

Responsibilities

• Create specific solutions to solve usability and interface issues in web based and physical space applications

• Apply user focused design in a variety of digital and print contexts

• Utilize user focused design research in the design, content, and delivery of the Marriott Library and partner websites

• Assist in facilitating Marriott Library usability testing and focus groups

• Work with colleagues throughout the design process to best display content and message as well as communicate and advocate for best practices

• Develop proficiency in web coding languages and libraries including but not limited to CSS , PHP , HTML , Bootstrap, Javascript, and jQuery

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of Utah student enrolled 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

Preferences

• Experience with user experience design and/or responsive web design development.

• 1+ year education in User Experience, Design, or related field.

• Experience with CSS , HTML , Javascript, Wordpress, Adobe Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or related coding languages and development and design platforms.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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