PT, GAIT Lab Assistant Grant Funded through August 2027
About The Position
The GAIT Lab Assistant supports laboratory activities for the Artificial Intelligence programs and the NSF Generating Artificial Intelligence Talent (GAIT) grant. The position is grant-funded through August 2027, and continued employment depends on the availability of grant funds. The assistant helps students with hands-on AI coursework, prepares and maintains lab computers and AI software, supports students outside class time under program faculty direction, and maintains activity and participation records required for grant reporting. The role works in a typical computer lab environment. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support classes and program events. The position reports to the Artificial Intelligence Program Chair or GAIT Principal Investigator and has no authority or responsibility for directing others.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer literacy, including Windows and common productivity software.
- Basic knowledge of Python programming.
- Basic familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts and tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of programming and artificial intelligence fundamentals.
- Ability to explain technical steps clearly to students with different levels of experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems.
- Ability to keep accurate records and protect confidential student information.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Completed or current coursework in artificial intelligence, computer science, data analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with Jupyter Notebook, GitHub, or machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Industry certification in AI, such as CompTIA AI Essentials, or IT support.
Responsibilities
- Assist with AI laboratory activities for courses in programming, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI.
- Monitor students in the lab and during open lab hours; track lab usage and sign-in data; and perform basic data entry.
- Prepare the lab for classes, including setting up workstations, Python and Jupyter Notebook environments, AI libraries, and approved cloud-based AI platforms; keep work areas clean and orderly.
- Help maintain lab computers and AI equipment, including GPU workstations, cameras, sensors, and edge devices; perform basic setup, software updates, and troubleshooting; store equipment when not in use; and notify the supervisor about needed repairs.
- Assist with inventory of equipment, software licenses, and grant-funded supplies, and initiate ordering as needed.
- Help maintain lab learning resources, which may include tutorials, sample datasets, code examples, and setup guides.
- Maintain records of lab activities and grant participation, including attendance, event participation, industry certification completions, and work-based learning documentation.
- Assist students working or studying outside class time, including students preparing for industry-recognized AI certifications, under the direction of program faculty.
- Assist with GAIT program events, including information sessions, workshops, advisory board meetings, and student recruitment activities.
- Follow College policies on student privacy (FERPA), data security, and responsible use of AI tools and data in the lab.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
