Course Assistant - Digital Practitioners AI course

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

Job Description Overview

The Part‑time Course Assistant provides academic and administrative support for coursework focused on AI, intelligent automation, and their application in real‑world business workflows. The role supports faculty and students through grading, exam administration, class support, student communications, and course‑related administrative activities. This is a part‑time, non‑exempt hourly position and does not include teaching responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Grade student papers and examinations.
• Administer examinations as needed.
• Attend class lectures and office hours and serve as a Zoom co‑host when needed, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 and the appropriate use of each.
• Understanding of automation approaches ranging 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.

Important: Course Assistants may not perform teaching duties. This is not a Teaching Assistant (TA) position.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit an updated resume and cover letter.

Department WebCampus Student Workers Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the hourly base range for this position is $18-$30 depending on experience. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components.

For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at: Benefits Guidebook.

EEO Statement

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

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Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stevens prepares its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology‑centric world, leveraging finance, computing, engineering and the arts to confront the most challenging problems of our time with innovative teaching and research. The university is in the top 1% nationally of colleges with the highest‑paid graduates.