Academic Technology Solutions Student Assistant

Location:

Pay Rate:$16.50

Hours: TBD

Academic Affairs is seeking anAcademic Technology Solutions Student Assistantto work closely with Instructional Technology staff on the development of applications workflows AI-supported tools documentation and other digital solutions for university programs and departments. This role is ideal for a self-directed curious and collaborative student who enjoys solving problems learningnew technologies and helping turn ideas into practical solutions.

The student assistant will support projects that may involve application development workflow improvement research into emerging technologies responsible use of generative and agentic AI documentation testing and communication with campus partners.Strong communicationskills critical thinking creativity sound judgment and a willingness to learn are essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with Instructional Technology staff to develop test and refine applications digital workflows automations AI-enabled tools prompts prototypes and other technology solutions that support Academic Affairs programs and departments.

• Identify recurring needs patterns or opportunities across departments that could lead to reusable templates shared tools improved processes or scalable academic technology solutions.

• Work independently on assigned project components while actively collaborating with Instructional Technology staff supervisors faculty staff and departmental partners.

• Maintain clear professional communication with technical and non-technical university stakeholdersregardingprogress questions challenges timelines and next steps.

• Participate in project meetings planning conversations demonstrations and feedback sessions to support collaborative solution development and refinement.

• Research and responsibly use emerging educational technologies generative AI tools agentic AI workflows and application-development approaches to support brainstorming drafting codingassistance workflow design research synthesis documentation and solution development under staff guidance.

• Evaluate AI-generated and technology-supported outputs for accuracy clarity usability bias appropriateness accessibility data privacy security sustainability institutional alignment and long-term usability; create documentation user guides project notes training materials and summaries to support implementation and ongoing use.

Helpful but Not Required Technical Experience

• Low-code or no-code application tools
• Workflow automation platforms
• Generative AI tools
• Prompt developmen
• Website or digital content tools
• Data organization or visualization
• Familiarity or experience with softwaredevelopmentprocess
• Documentation or training material development

For question and job inquires please contact Sara Azar at

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current student in good academic standing
• Strongcritical-thinkingand problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently manage assigned responsibilities and seek guidance appropriately
• Willingness to learn new platforms tools systems and development approaches
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff faculty students and other university partners
• Ability to approach technology use responsibly with attention to privacy security accessibility accuracy and ethical considerations
• Comfort experimenting with generative AI tools and interest in learning about agentic AI workflows

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer including

disability and protected veteran status.