Graduate Administrative Assistant-Butler Center for Research & Economic Development
Administration · Part-time
Columbus, OH, USA
USD 6k-6k / month
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The Graduate Administrative Assistant will support the Butler Center for Research and Economic Development and the Turner College of Business and Technology at Columbus State University. The position will help develop and improve AI agents, lead student workshops on AI tools and agents, and assist with economic development research and reports. The assistant will also provide administrative and project support for Center activities.
¿ Develop, test, maintain, and improve AI agents that support research, administrative tasks, and student learning in the Butler Center and the college.
¿ Identify opportunities to use AI and automation to improve workflows; organize source materials, refine instructions, and evaluate agent accuracy and usefulness.
¿ Develop and deliver hands-on workshops teaching students how to use AI tools and agents, apply them to practical tasks, and verify their outputs; prepare tutorials and provide follow-up support.
¿ Collect, clean, organize, and analyze economic and business data to support the Butler Center¿s economic development reports and research projects.
Use AI tools and agents to help create economic development reports, including tables, charts, written analysis, and presentation materials; document data sources and methods, and verify the accuracy of all AI-generated content.
¿ Assist with workshop scheduling, project records, communications, and other administrative tasks; collaborate with faculty, staff, and student researchers on related assignments.
A bachelor¿s or master¿s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field is required, along with demonstrated hands-on experience developing or applying AI tools. Applicants must be enrolled as students and meet university student employment eligibility requirements. Required skills include programming in Python or a comparable language; familiarity with large language models, AI agents, and workflow automation; strong written and verbal communication; the ability to explain technical concepts to students; and careful attention to data accuracy, confidentiality, and project deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
Experience building AI agents using APIs, connecting AI tools to documents or data sources, and testing AI outputs. Experience with data analysis, Excel, data visualization, or report preparation. Prior experience leading workshops, tutoring, or providing technical support. Interest in economic development, business research, or applications of AI in higher education.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform computer-based work and communicate with students, faculty, and staff in office and workshop settings.
This position is an hourly position that will be paid out bi-weekly over the course of 16 weeks. There is a stipend of $6,000 per semester which will be calculated to an hourly rate. The position also pays for tuition not including fees. This position works 19-25 hours per week.
Work Schedule
Part-time schedule coordinated with the supervisor around the student¿s class schedule and project needs. Weekly hours will be determined before hiring. Availability to lead scheduled student workshops is required.
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
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- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
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