Raider Immersion Intern - Team Lead

Wright State University

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wright State University seeks a Team Lead to supervise a multidisciplinary student team (undergraduate and graduate) working on an open-source, industry-sponsored Raider Immersion Project. You will serve as the primary liaison between the university, sponsoring organizations, the Technical Strategist, and the Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development.

The Team Lead ensures successful project delivery, manages team operations, supports onboarding and payroll processes, and facilitates

Qualifications

Enrollment at Wright State University (undergraduate or graduate).
Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet federal contract requirements.
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, technical, or project settings.
Experience or coursework in project management, administration, or technical disciplines.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse technical domains.

Responsibilities

Oversee a multidisciplinary student team across engineering and technical domains (30%).
Lead, mentor, and coordinate team members; manage onboarding and timecard activities (30%).
Support training for project tools, methods, and software (30%).
Coordinate with stakeholders and document meetings; monitor progress and risks (30%).

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Enrollment at Wright State University

Tools

Python

UI design

APIs

Data analysis

Job description

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Job Category:

Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department

Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development

EEO number:

27H050

Position FTE

70%

Minimum Hourly Rate

$19.00

Salary Band:

UC HINTN

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Under general direction, the Team Lead will oversee a multidisciplinary student team (undergraduate and graduate) working on an open-source, industry-sponsored project as part of the Raider Immersion Program. The Team Lead serves as a primary liaison between Wright State University, the sponsoring organization(s), the Technical Strategist, and the Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development.

The project supports the sponsoring organization(s) in the design and development of solutions aligned with the project’s scope and objectives. The Team Lead is responsible for ensuring successful project delivery, managing team operations, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment at Wright State University (undergraduate or graduate level).
Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet federal contract requirements.
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, technical, or project settings.
Experience or coursework in project management, administration, or technical disciplines.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse technical domains.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Technical proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
- Scripting/programming (Python preferred).
- User interface design / development.
- Communicating with software APIs.
- Data analysis and modeling.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Project Delivery and Oversight – (30%)

Ensure timely and successful completion of all project deliverables.
Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of student interns (bachelor’s and master’s level) across engineering and technical domains
Oversee onboarding, timecard management, and administrative functions for all team members.
Support training for team members as needed for project tools, methods, and software.

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving – (30%)

Guide the team in understanding and implementing the technical requirements
Ensure the solution is user-friendly, with clear documentation and support for future enhancements.

Coordination & Communication – (30%)

Serve as the primary point of contact between the student team, Technical Strategist, and sponsoring agency representatives, and the Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development.
Coordinate with the Technical Strategist to clarify technical requirements, project scope, and deliverables.
Facilitate communication and feedback loops with sponsoring agency, including scheduling and documenting meetings.
Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions.

Administrative Functions – (10%)

Manage documentation, reporting, and compliance records for the project.
Ensure all administrative processes (onboarding, payroll, training records) are completed accurately and on time.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

Regular office environment
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources .
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

09/08/2026

First Consideration Date:

09/18/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

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