AI Application Specialist - Nittany AI Alliance

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Nittany AI Alliance is seeking two exceptional employees for a one-year appointment designed to empower the next generation of AI leaders. This opportunity is ideal for top-performing recent graduates who have earned a bachelor's degree and demonstrated remarkable engagement, leadership, and technical skills - particularly through active participation in Nittany AI Alliance programs.

As a Nittany AI Application Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students participating in both the Nittany AI Challenge and Advance programs. You'll leverage your firsthand experience to mentor teams, enhance project-based learning outcomes, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across the Alliance's initiatives. AI Application Specialists will also have the unique opportunity to pursue a master's degree during their appointment, blending academic advancement with real-world impact. This opportunity offers a transformative experience at the intersection of applied AI, education, and community engagement-ideal for those ready to give back while accelerating their own professional and academic journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentorship and Student Engagement - Mentor and support students in the Nittany AI Challenge and Advance programs, offering guidance on project development, team collaboration, and use of AI tools.

• Workshop Facilitation - Plan and lead skill-building workshops, ideation sessions, and team-building activities that promote student success and align with Nittany AI program goals.

• Program Development - Collaborate with program managers to enhance learning experiences, refine workflows, and implement feedback loops that support continuous program improvement.

• Hackathon and Event Leadership - Represent the Nittany AI Alliance at major student events such as HackPSU, including leading sessions and coordinating participation with student organizations.

• Team and Stakeholder Collaboration - Serve as a liaison between students, faculty advisors, subject matter experts, and industry coaches to foster a vibrant and inclusive AI learning community.

• Program Impact and Reporting - Support tracking of workshop attendance, program milestones, and student outcomes. Assist in reporting fellowship impact to stakeholders and donors.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

• A demonstrated record of success in Nittany AI Alliance programs

• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills

• Passion for project-based learning, mentorship, and applied AI

Benefits

• Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis), sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (12 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefitsfor more detailed information.

• Full-time paid experience with professional development support

• Opportunity to pursue a Master's degree while serving in this role

• Direct contribution to the growth of Penn State's AI ecosystem and experiential learning programs

• Networking with academic, industry, and student leaders

• Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule which typically requires 3 days on campus per week.

This is a one year limited term appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability and performance.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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