Education Program Specialist- Nittany AI
About The Position
The Nittany AI Alliance is seeking an early-career Education Program Specialist to support students participating in the Nittany AI Challenge and help create AI tools that support the Challenge’s operations. The role works closely with the program manager to improve learning experiences, workflows, collaboration, and the use of AI tools. It also provides an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree during the appointment. The specialist provides technical support to student interns, mentors and supports Challenge participants, and helps plan and lead technical workshops and events. The position also tracks program activity and participant feedback to contribute to annual impact reports. Regular on-campus engagement during the semester is expected, typically three to four days each week, with occasional evening and weekend hours; required evening or weekend hours can be flexed. This position is funded for one year. Continuation beyond that period depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of education.
- No prior relevant work experience is required.
- Comfort with technology and ability to learn and troubleshoot new AI tools and platforms.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, teams, and moving parts.
- Ability to work in person at University Park, including occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Nittany AI Alliance programs, the Nittany AI Challenge, or similar programs such as hackathons, accelerators, or student innovation competitions.
- Experience mentoring or leading peers or student teams.
- Experience supporting others with technical tools through tutoring, help desk work, teaching assistance, or peer mentoring.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
- Passion for project-based learning, mentorship, and applied AI.
Responsibilities
- Support the program manager in improving learning experiences, refining workflows, strengthening team collaboration, and promoting effective use of AI tools.
- Serve as a first point of contact for student interns’ technical needs, including troubleshooting AI tools and platforms, supporting development work, and setting up tools and accounts.
- Assist the program manager in mentoring and supporting Challenge participants with project development, team collaboration, and effective use of AI tools.
- Support planning and leading technical workshops and events, including HackPSU, ideation sessions, and team-building activities.
- Track workshop attendance and program milestones, collect participant feedback, and help prepare annual impact reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
- Opportunity to pursue a master’s degree during the appointment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
