Part-time Undergraduate Course Development Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

Dr. Dave Fusco in IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Undergraduate Course Development Assistant (CDA). The Undergraduate CDA will support automated course content generation by transforming educational materials into HAX-based learning sites using command-line tools and AI assistance. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in educational technology, web development, and learning to work at the intersection of content creation and platform development.

Requirements

• Current Penn State undergraduate student
• Basic familiarity with command-line/terminal usage
• Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
• Willingness to learn new technical tools and workflows
• Good communication skills for collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Experience with markdown or web content formats
• Exposure to AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Warp, etc.)
• Interest in educational technology or instructional design
• Familiarity with HAX platform (not required - training provided)
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles

Responsibilities

• Convert course materials from markdown and other formats into HAX sites using CLI tools
• Work with HAX command-line interface to generate and deploy educational content
• Conduct quality assurance on generated sites to ensure proper content display and functionality
• Learn and apply AI prompting techniques to optimize CLI-based content generation
• Collaborate with HAX platform developers (Bryan Ollendyke) for technical guidance
• Document standardized processes for content-to-site generation workflows
• Test and provide UX feedback on generated learning materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED