Nittany AI Innovator
Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Nittany AI Alliance at The Pennsylvania State University isseekingtalented and driven Penn State undergraduate studentsor recent graduateswho havedemonstratedstrong engagement leadership and technical skills through participation in Nittany AI Alliance programs or related academic and project-based experiences.
As a part-time Nittany AI Intern you will work alongside the full-time tech lead and program manager to support studentsparticipatingin the Nittany AI Challenge contribute to the development of AI tools and program resources and help advance applied AI projects. Interns will gain hands-on experience working in a collaborative Agile-style environment that strengthens technical professional and communication skills.
This opportunity is designed forindividualswho want to apply their technical abilities support meaningful student programming and contribute to the growth of innovative AI initiatives at Penn State.
Key Responsibilities
Mentorship and Student Engagement Assist the program manager and tech lead in supporting studentsparticipatingin the Nittany AI Challenge by guiding project development team collaboration and effective use of AI tools.
Workshop Facilitation Support the planning and delivery of workshops ideation sessions and team-building activities that advance student success and support Nittany AI program goals.
Program and Product Development Work with the program manager andtech leadtoimprovelearning experiences refine workflows and contribute to the design testing and documentation of AI-related tools and prototype solutions.
Technical Project Support Collaborate with the full-time tech lead and other team members on AI-related projects by researching approachesbuildingormodifyingprototypes testing functionality and helpingmaintaincode quality and project organization.
Hackathon and Event Leadership Represent the Nittany AI Alliance at major student events includingHackPSU by leading mini technical workshops and coordinating with student organizations.
Program Impact and Reporting Help track workshop attendance program milestones and student outcomes andassistwith reporting program impact to stakeholders and donors.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Penn State undergraduate studentor recent Penn State graduate
Demonstrated involvement in Nittany AI Alliance programs or similar student initiatives
Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills
Interest or experience in AI tools software development data analysis or technical project work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Experience with version control documentation testing or Agile workflows is a plus
Additional Information
Strong consideration will be given to candidates who can present a successful project portfolio or relevant experience.
This is a part-time position for current Penn State undergraduate studentsor recent Penn State graduatesonly.
Expectedworkload is 1520 hours perweek.
This position is funded for 1-year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based onuniversityneed performance and/or availability of funding.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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