About Renaissance
When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.
Under general supervision, plan and execute research initiatives that generate meaningful insights and communicate findings through clear, compelling narratives. Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, product owners, and engineers to help inform product strategy, discover new opportunities, and validate design decisions that enhance the user experience and drive product optimization.
In this role as a UX Researcher II, you will be responsible for:
- Design, plan, and execute end-to-end research studies using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies with guidance from senior team members
- Conduct and synthesize research projects including user interviews, usability testing sessions, surveys, card sorting, and contribute to A/B testing initiatives
- Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights and present recommendations to cross-functional teams with a compelling, influential story.
- Analyze insights from research sessions to identify key opportunities and user needs
- Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with peers and managers
- Monitor and analyze user behavior metrics and usability benchmarks with support from senior researchers
- Support the evaluation and optimization of research methodologies to improve quality and efficiency of insights
- Assist with research operations including participant recruitment, scheduling, and research repository maintenance
For this role as a UX Researcher II, you should have:
- Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Social Science, Design Research, Psychology, Cognitive Science or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in UX Research or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods including interviews, contextual inquiry and observational studies
- Working knowledge of quantitative research methods including survey design and basic statistical analysis
- Familiarity with mixed-methods research approaches
- Experience with evaluative research including usability testing and heuristic evaluation
- Exposure to generative and exploratory research techniques
- Ability to execute research protocols and discussion guides
- Experience with participant recruitment and screening
- Understanding of research ethics and informed consent practices
- Experience conducting research with diverse user groups
Bonus Points:
- Portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies applied, and measurable impact on product outcomes
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Benefits for eligible US employees include:
- World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com
Skills Required
- Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Social Science, Design Research, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in UX Research or equivalent education and experience
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods, including interviews, contextual inquiry, and observational studies
- Working knowledge of quantitative research methods, including survey design and basic statistical analysis
- Familiarity with mixed-methods research approaches
- Experience with evaluative research, including usability testing and heuristic evaluation
- Exposure to generative and exploratory research techniques
- Ability to execute research protocols and discussion guides
- Experience with participant recruitment and screening
- Understanding of research ethics and informed consent practices
- Experience conducting research with diverse user groups
- Portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies applied, and measurable impact on product outcomes
Renaissance Learning Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renaissance Learning and has not been reviewed or approved by Renaissance Learning.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 20 weeks parental leave (14 paid + 6 unpaid) with Milk Stork support is positioned as a standout among mid-size U.S. employers. Family-friendly policies and remote/hybrid flexibility bolster support for new parents.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, flexible schedules, and volunteer time provide a broad time-off toolkit. Role-appropriate hybrid/remote options extend flexibility beyond standard PTO.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A premium Calm subscription, EAP, wellness resources, and tuition assistance add meaningful lifestyle and development value. Donation matching and volunteer time further enhance non-cash rewards.
Renaissance Learning Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. Renaissance solutions are used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Renaissance portfolio includes Star Assessments, for reliable, accurate insights into K–12 student learning; myIGDIs, for accurate assessment of early learning; myON, to increase students’ access to high-quality reading materials; Accelerated Reader, to support independent reading practice; Freckle, for teacher-led differentiated instruction; and Schoolzilla, to give educators actionable insights into trends in student attendance and achievement. Why join the Renaissance team? We're award-winning! From employer of choice certifications to EdTech awards, Renaissance continues to be praised for our inclusive company culture & top-notch product offerings. In 2024, Renaissance earned a consecutive Great Place to Work® certification and was named to Fast Company's list of 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators! In 2023, we were also recognized as a Best Workplace for Women by Fortune magazine. Join our award-winning team today and help accelerate learning for all.
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