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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Nittany AI Alliance is looking for a motivated, early-career professional to join our team as a Nittany AI Education Program Specialist . This is an entry-level role and a great fit for someone who enjoys working with students, solving technical problems, and keeping a busy program running smoothly. Experience with Nittany AI Alliance programs is a plus but not required.
As a Nittany AI Education Program Specialist, you will play a pivotal role by helping the program manager support students as they participate in the Nittany AI Challenge as well as creating new AI tools that support the inner workings of the Challenge. The Education Program Specialist will also have the unique opportunity to pursue a master's degree during their appointment, blending academic advancement with real-world impact.
This opportunity offers a transformative experience at the intersection of applied AI, education, and community engagement — ideal for those ready to give back while accelerating their own professional and academic journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development and AI Tools: Support the program manager to improve learning experiences, refine workflows, team collaboration, and effective use of AI tools.
Technical Support for Interns: Act as the first point of contact for student interns on a wide range of technical needs, including troubleshooting AI tools and platforms, supporting development work, setting up tools and accounts, and advance student success.
Mentorship and Student Engagement: Assist the program manager to mentor and support Challenge participants by guiding project development, team collaboration, and effective use of AI tools.
Workshop and Event Support: Support the program manager in planning and leading technical workshops, including HackPSU, ideation sessions, and team-building activities that advance student success and support Nittany AI program goals.
Program Impact and Reporting: Work with the program manager to track workshop attendance, program milestones, and use participant feedback to prepare annual impact reports that can strengthen the program.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
Required Certifications:
None
Required Qualifications:
Comfort with technology and the ability to learn and troubleshoot new AI tools and platforms
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, teams, and moving parts
Ability to work in person at University Park, including occasional evening and weekend hours
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Nittany AI Alliance programs, the Nittany AI Challenge, or similar programs such as hackathons, accelerators, or student innovation competitions
Experience mentoring, or leading peers or student teams
Experience supporting others with technical tools, such as tutoring, help desk work, teaching assistance, or peer mentoring
Strong collaboration, communication,…