Management Intern, Innovation Center Operations

Location: Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Job Profile: Administrative Support Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family: Administrative Support

Time Type: Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary: Provides routine administrative support to a department or group of professionals in support of department goals.

Job Description:

The AI Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) at Arizona State University, powered by AWS, provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cloud computing, while developing solutions for public sector, education, nonprofit, and community organizations.

Under the direction of the AI CIC ASU Core Lead, the Management Intern, Innovation Center Operations will support the professional development, engagement, and overall success of AI CIC student workers. This position will have particular responsibility for supporting student time and project management, coordinating professional development opportunities, facilitating student engagement and networking, and helping maintain a positive and collaborative student experience within the AI CIC.

The Management Intern, Innovation Center Operations will work closely with the AI CIC Core Lead, student workers, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities, track project and student progress, identify opportunities for professional growth, and support events and initiatives that strengthen the AI CIC student community. This position will also contribute to broader programmatic priorities, special projects, and day-to-day operational needs, providing a student-focused perspective and helping ensure the effective implementation and success of AI CIC programs and initiatives.

As with all members of the Enterprise Technology team, this role carries core responsibilities, including fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a culture that is relational, visionary, and empowering. With a strong emphasis on authenticity and compassion, this position is dedicated to embodying and advancing our culture.

Position Salary Range: $21.20 - $24.00 per hour; depending on experience

Essential Duties:

Supports the AI CIC ASU Core Lead with the coordination, administration, and day-to-day management of AI CIC student worker activities, projects, communications, and engagement initiatives.

Supports student time and project management by helping track student availability, assignments, project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines; identifies potential scheduling or workload concerns and communicates relevant updates to the AI CIC ASU Core Lead.

Supports student professional development through the coordination of workshops, training opportunities, mentorship activities, career development programming, and other experiences designed to strengthen students’ technical, professional, and leadership skills.

Helps develop and coordinate student engagement and networking opportunities, including Tech Days, professional networking events, industry engagement activities, alumni events, team-building activities, and other AI CIC programs and initiatives.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with AI CIC student workers, helping foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged student community.

Serves as a resource and point of contact for student questions related to AI CIC programming, events, professional development opportunities, project coordination, and day-to-day activities, escalating issues to the AI CIC Core Lead when appropriate.

Supports student onboarding and integration into the AI CIC, including coordinating onboarding activities, sharing program resources and expectations, and helping students become familiar with available professional development and networking opportunities.

Collaborates with AI CIC staff, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and other university stakeholders to identify and coordinate opportunities for students to expand their professional networks and gain exposure to careers in AI, cloud computing, technology, project management, and related fields.

Maintains accurate student and program records, trackers, schedules, and documentation to support effective program administration and decision-making.

Assists with planning, coordinating, and executing AI CIC events and student programming, including logistics, communications, materials, participant coordination, and follow-up.

Supports the development and implementation of processes, resources, and tools that improve student engagement, communication, project coordination, and overall program operations.

Collects and organizes student feedback and engagement data to help identify areas for improvement and inform future AI CIC programming and student support.

Collaborates with the AI CIC team on special projects, process improvements, and emerging priorities, providing administrative, coordination, and project management support as assigned.

Performs other duties and provides administrative and programmatic support as assigned in alignment with the needs and priorities of the AI Cloud Innovation Center.

Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.

Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.

Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in a student-focused, academic, technology, innovation, or professional development environment.

Experience supporting student programs, internships, fellowships, ex