Student-at-large Job posting for Artificial Intelligence Task Force

University of Alberta Students' Union; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A university students' organization is seeking passionate undergraduate students for its Artificial Intelligence Task Force, focusing on advocacy for AI in education. Members will meet monthly and engage in discussions related to student interests in AI. Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter outlining their interest by October 17th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered as an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta for 2025-26.
• Desire to represent students' interests to the Students' Union.
• Preference for executives of student groups.

Responsibilities

• Attend AITF meetings regularly.
• Engage with stakeholders and educate on AI concerns.
• Complete assigned research tasks.

Skills

Interest in Artificial Intelligence student matters

Ability to engage with constituents

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate student at the University of Alberta

Job description

The University of Alberta Students' Union (UASU) is looking for passionate students to join the Vice President Academic’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF). The task force will act as a consultative body to the Vice President Academic’s advocacy around artificial intelligence for the 2025-2026 academic year. They are also tasked with creating a list of advocacy priorities for students on Artificial Intelligence in their learning and university experience.

The purpose of the AITF is to engage students in the conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the University of Alberta, its use in the classroom and beyond. As AI rapidly evolves and becomes commonplace, it is vital that there are informed, proactive and responsive guidelines in place to ensure responsible, sustainable, and ethical use of this technology. The AITF is a space in which student priorities are consulted with and a greater model for advocacy is planned.

The UASU is looking for up to six (6) Students-at-Large who will sit on the Artificial Intelligence Task Force. For more information on the specific duties, please contact the Vice President Academic, Katie Tamsett, at [e-mail].

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly attend meetings of the AITF
• Engage with constituents and interest-holders;
• Educate themselves about AI and concerns in relation to its implementation in learning and impact on students;
• Complete any assignments given by the Task Force to an individual member or members, including but not limited to researching a specific topic or engaging with a particular set of interest-holders;
• Advise the VPA and provide perspective on advocacy efforts;

Task Force Meetings and Time Commitment

This committee will meet approximately once or twice a month. The meeting schedule is subject to change based on the availability of committee members. Committee members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible, and carefully review all meeting materials in advance so they can make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta for the 2025-26 academic year.
• Must have an interest in Artificial Intelligence student matters at the University of Alberta and a desire to represent the best interests of students to the Students' Union.
• Preference will be given to students who are executives of student groups so further engagement can take place.

Application Instructions

Please apply through this Bamboo posting and, in a cover letter, tell us why you are interested in joining this task force.

Application Deadline

11:59pm October 17th, 2025