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We are a group of student developers, designers, content specialists, and illustrators, dedicated to cultivating a relationship between the sciences and the arts at UConn. As a part of the Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment (COR²E), the DXG provides the UConn research community with access to high quality app development, web design, UI/UX design, and other technology and design services.

At the UConn Digital Experience Group, we're all about designing products that work for a wide variety of users. Topics of accessibility, universal design, and inclusion are critical to the creation of effective digital experiences. This means that our success depends on the combined perspective of team members from all backgrounds, worldviews and identities; it makes our work stronger. We intend to keep this core value at the forefront of our recruiting process.

Student Web Developer


Search #: 14159

About: Digital Experience Group is seeking experienced, talented, and highly motivated Student Web Developers. Our team builds interactive web applications to promote and support the growth of research at UConn. We are fast-moving and committed to a culture of open communication and collaboration. We strive to use the best tools for the job, and we have no hesitation to experiment with new and exciting technologies (e.g., ES6, Vue, React, Jest, Docker, etc.). Required skills include but are not limited to:

  • Proficiency in HTML and CSS
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, Go, C/C#/C++ (code samples will be expected)
  • Intuition with finding bugs and narrowing down problems using debugging tools.

Rate: $18.50/hr

Hours: 10-15 per week

Student UI/UX Designer


Search #: 14161

About: The Digital Experience Group is seeking experienced, talented, and highly motivated graphic, web, and/or UX designers to join our team. In this role, you would work as a graphic artist using both physical and digital mediums to design websites, interfaces, print media, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for any DMD student wishing to gain significant professional and portfolio-building experience. Required skills include but are not limited to:

  • A strong understanding of typography (hierarchy, composition), spatial composition, and color.
  • Experience with and interest in designing for the web and screens.
  • Proficiency/familiarity with industry-standard programs (Illustrator, Sketch) and willingness to learn new tools/adapt to team's toolset and workflow.

Rate: $17.50/hr

Hours: 10-15 per week

Student illustrator


Search #: 14162

About:The Digital Experience Group is seeking experienced, talented, and highly motivated illustrators to join our team. In this role, you would work with University faculty, creating cover artwork for publication in professional research journals. Topics span over a variety of scientific disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for any Fine Arts student wishing to gain significant professional and portfolio-building experience in the field of scientific illustration. Required skills include but are not limited to:

  • Exceptional drawing abilities (evidenced by a portfolio).
  • The ability to create communicative sketches, color schemes, and ideas to relay to clients.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard programs (Illustrator and Photoshop), and willingness to learn and expand ones toolkit.

Rate: $17.50/hr

Hours: 10 per week

Student Project Manager


Search #: 14163

About: The Digital Experience Group is seeking an experienced, talented, and highly motivated communications coordinator to join our team. In this role, you would create written content and oversee creative communications projects. This position requires a combination of skills from writing content for flyers and social media posts, to working with our creative team to complete marketing projects such as websites, social media, posters, handouts, etc.

  • Excellent writing ability.
  • Experience in creating/maintaining/growing a social media presence (Twitter, Instagram)
  • Desire to take part in projects that have broad ranging impacts on the UConn community.

Rate: $17.50/hr

Hours: 10 per week

Student Web Developer

Search #: 14159
Wage: $18.50/hr
Hours: 10-15hrs/week
Location: Storrs Campus

Job Description


The The Digital Experience Group within the Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment (COR²E) is seeking experienced, talented, and highly motivated Student Web Developers. Our team builds interactive web applications to promote and support the growth of research at UConn. We are fast-moving and committed to a culture of open communication and collaboration. We believe in continual improvement and embrace the fact that change is constant and inevitable. We strive to use the best tools for the job, and we have no hesitation to experiment with new and exciting technologies (e.g., ES6, Vue, React, Jest, Docker, etc.).

This is an excellent opportunity for any qualified undergraduate student wishing to gain significant experience in the ever-growing and constantly changing fields of software engineering and web development. In addition to applying through the student employment website, please be prepared to share CV, GitHub profile, samples of work, and code samples. Because we have multiple openings, we encourage students with any combination of the below-mentioned skills to apply!

Required Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications


Desired Qualifications


The below skills are a bonus for an applicant. Web developers that have been with us for a while acquire these while working on our team

To Apply


Please apply online at https://studentjobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #14159 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For more information regarding the Digital Experience Group please visit the group website at https://dxgroup.core.uconn.edu/

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Aug 9 2023

Student UI/UX Designer

Search #: 14161
Wage: $17.50/hr
Hours: 10-15hrs/week
Location: Storrs Campus

Job Description


The The Digital Experience Group is seeking experienced, talented, and highly motivated graphic, web, and/or UX designers to join our team. In this role, you would work as a graphic artist using both physical and digital mediums to design websites, interfaces, print media, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for any DMD student wishing to gain significant professional and portfolio-building experience.

This position is for someone with a wide range of skills and a strong desire to learn. You will work closely with our faculty directors, designers, web developers, and student staff, as well as with our clients and partners at the University of Connecticut, to ensure that our mission of “supporting research at UConn through digital innovation” is fulfilled. From day to day, your tasks will include facilitating stand-up meetings with student staff and directors, interfacing with clients and partners to translate feedback into actionable items for our production teams, and performing content reviews, audits, and updates to our digital products.

Minimum Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications


To Apply


Please apply online at https://studentjobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #14161 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For more information regarding the Digital Experience Group please visit the group website at https://dxgroup.core.uconn.edu/

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Aug 9 2023

Student Illustrator

Search #: 14162
Wage: $17.50/hr
Hours: 10hrs/week
Location: Storrs Campus

Job Description


The The Digital Experience Group is seeking experienced, talented, and highly motivated illustrators to join our team. In this role, you would work with University faculty, creating cover artwork for publication in professional research journals. Topics span over a variety of scientific disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for any Fine Arts student wishing to gain significant professional and portfolio-building experience in the field of scientific illustration.

Minimum Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications


To Apply


Please apply online at https://studentjobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #14162 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For more information regarding the Digital Experience Group please visit the group website at https://dxgroup.core.uconn.edu/

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Aug 9 2023

Student Project Manager

Search #: 14163
Wage: $17.50/hr
Hours: 10hrs/week
Location: Storrs Campus

Job Description


The The Digital Experience Group is seeking an experienced, talented, and highly motivated communications coordinator to join our team. In this role, you would create written content and oversee creative communications projects. This position requires a combination of skills from writing content for flyers and social media posts, to working with our creative team to complete marketing projects such as websites, social media, posters, handouts, etc.

This is an excellent opportunity for a business student wishing to gain project management experience in the fields of business development or marketing. Please be prepared to show writing samples and discuss specific details regarding past projects.

Minimum Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications


To Apply


Please apply online at https://studentjobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #14163 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For more information regarding the Digital Experience Group please visit the group website at https://dxgroup.core.uconn.edu/

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Aug 9 2023