AI Graduate Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Solution Design and Agent Development: · Support the design, refinement, and enhancement of AI agents using enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, UF Navigator, and Salesforce (Agentforce, where appropriate). · Apply programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and AI frameworks to strengthen prompts, improve logic flows, and mature tools from prototype to production-ready capabilities. Workflow Analysis and Process Standardization: · Collaborate with the UF/IFAS Extension ABI Team, Extension Business Services (EBS), and relevant stakeholders to identify high-impact administrative and operational workflows suitable for AI-enabled automation. · Utilize process mapping techniques to document current-state workflows, identify variability or inefficiencies, and support the development of standardized AI-assisted outputs. Implementation, Validation, and Quality Assurance: · Assist in the deployment, beta testing, and validation of AI-driven tools to ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance alignment. · Contribute to prompt refinement, test case development, and iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback. · Support preparation of user-facing documentation and training materials to enable responsible and scalable adoption. Reporting, Documentation, and Stakeholder Communication: · Maintain structured documentation of development progress, testing results, challenges, and outcomes. · Assist in preparing summaries, presentations, and deliverables for leadership and stakeholders at the conclusion of the cohort.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as a graduate student at the University of Florida, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies (including large language models and prompt engineering), and programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Experience with workflow automation, AI agent development, enterprise platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), testing/QA, and documentation for production-ready solutions is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
• This role requires innovative thinking to design AI solutions and the initiative to lead aspects of project development.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, refinement, and enhancement of AI agents using enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, UF Navigator, and Salesforce (Agentforce, where appropriate).
• Apply programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and AI frameworks to strengthen prompts, improve logic flows, and mature tools from prototype to production-ready capabilities.
• Collaborate with the UF/IFAS Extension ABI Team, Extension Business Services (EBS), and relevant stakeholders to identify high-impact administrative and operational workflows suitable for AI-enabled automation.
• Utilize process mapping techniques to document current-state workflows, identify variability or inefficiencies, and support the development of standardized AI-assisted outputs.
• Assist in the deployment, beta testing, and validation of AI-driven tools to ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance alignment.
• Contribute to prompt refinement, test case development, and iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
• Support preparation of user-facing documentation and training materials to enable responsible and scalable adoption.
• Maintain structured documentation of development progress, testing results, challenges, and outcomes.
• Assist in preparing summaries, presentations, and deliverables for leadership and stakeholders at the conclusion of the cohort.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern