AI Innovation Studio Lead: Programs & Engagement

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing program

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking an AI Innovation Studio Supervisor to lead programming, operations, and user engagement within the AI Innovation Studio at the Student Innovation Center.

In this role, you will help students, faculty, and staff discover new ways to learn, create, and solve problems using artificial intelligence while fostering curiosity, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging programs and events, including workshops, demonstrations, hackathons, guest speakers, and outreach activities that increase AI literacy and engagement.
• Oversee studio operations, including AI technologies, software platforms, equipment, subscriptions, and user resources to ensure an exceptional experience for visitors and program participants.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, industry professionals, and community partners to support innovative projects, educational initiatives, and campus-wide engagement with AI.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to users with a range of experience levels, helping them confidently explore AI tools and applications.
• Supervise and mentor student employees while supporting assessment efforts, operational planning, and continuous improvement of studio programs and services.

Skills

AI literacy

Data science

Partnership building

Mentoring students

Workshop facilitation

Ethical AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking an AI Innovation Studio Supervisor to lead programming, operations, and user engagement within the AI Innovation Studio at the Student Innovation Center.

In this role, you will help students, faculty, and staff discover new ways to learn, create, and solve problems using artificial intelligence while fostering curiosity, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.