AI Impact Lab Program Assistant, Center for Analytics Impact

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time AI Impact Lab Program Assistant in Winston-Salem, NC. This role is vital for overseeing student teams in developing ethical AI solutions, providing mentorship, and leading workshops to impart AI technical skills.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and possess strong knowledge of AI/ML tools. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of AI/ML tools, workflows, and development environments.
• Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder projects from requirements gathering through iterative development.
• Experience teaching or supervising students in a technical or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance for the AI Impact Lab.
• Lead semester-long workshops and labs focusing on AI skills and ethical frameworks.
• Facilitate communication between student teams and project clients.

Skills

AI/ML tools and workflows

Project management

Mentorship

Communication of technical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related Business field

Job description

AI Impact Lab Program Assistant

The AI Impact Lab Program Assistant provides hands‑on leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance for the AI Impact Lab. This role is central to implementing the university’s “human‑centered tech translation” model by supervising student teams as they build ethical and trustworthy AI solutions for internal and external clients. The Program Assistant bridges the gap between technical AI development, experiential learning, and real‑world business application, ensuring students gain both technical proficiency and essential professional skills.

Position Type: Part‑time, fixed term – approximately one year in length.

Essential Functions

• Student Mentorship and Supervision: Serve as the primary supervisor and mentor for around 40 student participants in the fall and 20 in the spring.
• Curriculum Delivery (Fall): In collaboration with a faculty instructor, lead a semester‑long series of weekly workshops and labs for students enrolled in the Impact Lab course. Instruction covers essential AI technical skills, ethical frameworks, and “soft skills” such as team dynamics and structured problem‑solving.
• Technical Advising and Workshops (Spring): Provide technical oversight and resource navigation for student teams developing 3–4 cross‑disciplinary AI prototypes. Act as a primary resource for finding appropriate university tools or hardware (e.g., Deac Cluster) to support project technical needs. Organize additional spring workshops focused on working with clients.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Partner with the Impact Lab Project Manager and Faculty Co‑Directors to ensure the pilot meets key milestones, including partner selection and infrastructure setup.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication between student teams and project clients, who may include local organizations and internal university units.

Other Functions

• Coordinate and support guest lecturers and presenters at fall and spring workshops.
• Assist faculty co‑directors in the selection of Spring student teams.
• With faculty co‑directors, organize an AI Impact Lab Student Project Day.
• Assist in assessment and evaluating project success and collecting data for the final comprehensive report.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related Business field.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong foundational knowledge of AI/ML tools, workflows, and development environments.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder projects from requirements gathering through iterative development.
• Mentorship: Experience teaching or supervising students in a technical or clinical setting.
• Communication: Ability to translate technical AI concepts for non‑technical clients and students.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related Business field.
• Familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the responsible application of technology.
• Experience working within an academic “experiential learning” or “lab” environment.

Accountabilities

• Successful delivery of functional AI prototypes to clients by May 2027.
• Achievement of high student satisfaction and measurable learning gains in workshops.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

No particular environmental conditions.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non‑immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

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