Responsibilities: Recruit & select cohorts: Lead outreach, applications, interviews, selections, and waitlist. Build the project pipeline: Source industry/Startup/faculty AI projects; finalize scopes, timelines, contacts. Match & support teams: Pair students with graduate/industry mentors; run weekly check-ins and monthly cohort meetings. Coordinate training: Track IBM AI for Developers certification, Power Skills sessions, and the Immersion Program. Partner management: Maintain day-to-day communications; run quarterly partner check-ins; resolve issues quickly. Student logistics & support: Schedule, room/tech setup, remote collaboration access; flexible options for commuters/working students. Showcases & events: Plan end-of-semester Project Showcases and employer feedback activities. Data & evaluation: Maintain the project/partner database; collect employer ratings and student surveys; prepare dashboards and summaries. Grant operations: Track budget and burn rate; process participant stipends; handle purchasing, invoices, payroll/timekeeping, and travel per policy; maintain compliance records; prepare inputs for NSF reports and audits. Risk & comms: Monitor milestones and risks; escalate to the Director; keep a clear calendar and regular updates to stakeholders.