AI Course Assistant — Real-World AI & Automation Support

Stevens Institute of Technology; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, seeks a Part-time Course Assistant to provide academic and administrative support for AI and automation coursework. The role involves grading, exam administration, class support, student communications, and various course-related tasks.

This non‑exempt, hourly position does not include teaching duties. Responsibilities include grading papers, administering exams, attending lectures, serving as a Zoom co‑host, and handling routine inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply AI and intelligent automation concepts within real‑world business workflows.
• Understanding of human‑in‑the‑loop and human‑on‑the‑loop approaches to AI.
• Understanding of automation approaches from basic scripts to agentic systems.
• Role‑specific AI literacy, including building solutions, curating data, integrating workflows, and managing AI‑enabled work.
• Experience working with corporate clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grade student papers and examinations.
• Administer examinations as needed.
• Attend class lectures and office hours and serve as a Zoom co‑host, including monitoring chat during heavily attended sessions.
• Respond to routine student inquiries regarding course materials and assignment instructions.
• Escalate complex or in‑depth questions regarding course content or assignments to the instructor.
• Prepare weekly summaries of student inquiries, typically ½ to 1 page.
• Identify and document course content requiring updates, such as broken links or errors in presentation materials.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

AI literacy

Human-in-the-loop concepts

Automation concepts

Corporate client experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, seeks a Part-time Course Assistant to provide academic and administrative support for AI and automation coursework. The role involves grading, exam administration, class support, student communications, and various course-related tasks.

This non‑exempt, hourly position does not include teaching duties. Responsibilities include grading papers, administering exams, attending lectures, serving as a Zoom co‑host, and handling routine inquiries.