ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 900 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced UX Researcher professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a UX Researcher.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Sr Director of User Experience, the User Experience Researcher is part of a team of designers and researchers that ensures an effective user experience across all Common App products. Possessing practical experience of human-centered design and design-thinking methodologies, this individual will design effective user experience research solutions using best practices, established methodologies, and brand guidelines that address the needs and goals of stakeholders.

Our researchers are evangelists for the user needs throughout project life cycles. They partner with departments across the organization to achieve solutions that meet user needs through a collaborative and iterative process. User Experience Researchers proactively identify, plan, and execute user testing activities including usability studies, focus group sessions, interviews, surveys, and other research-gathering methods that bring new and deeper insights to Common App.