PT, GAIT Lab Assistant *Grant Funded through August 2027

PT, GAIT Lab Assistant *Grant Funded through August 2027

Salary

$16.46 Hourly

Location

Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

2026-00540

Unit

AA-Workforce & Bus. Dev.

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

For part-time/adjunct faculty only:

Paid by the hour

Projected average hours of work per week:

15 to 20

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General Function

Grant Funding Statement:

This position is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program through the Generating Artificial Intelligence Talent (GAIT) grant, Award #2500901. Continued employment depends on the availability of grant funds.

General Function:

Assists with the coordination of laboratory activities that support the Artificial Intelligence programs and the NSF GAIT grant. Helps students with hands-on AI coursework in the lab, keeps lab computers and AI software ready for instruction, and helps maintain the records the grant requires for reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists with AI laboratory activities for courses in programming, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI.

2. Assists with monitoring students in the lab and during open lab hours; tracks lab usage and sign-in data; processes basic data entry.

3. Assists in preparing the lab for classes, including setting up workstations, Python and Jupyter Notebook environments, AI libraries, and approved cloud-based AI platforms; keeps work areas clean and orderly.

4. Assists in maintaining lab computers and AI equipment such as GPU workstations, cameras, sensors, and edge devices; performs basic setup, software updates, and troubleshooting; stores equipment when not in use; notifies the supervisor of needed repairs.

5. Assists with inventory of equipment, software licenses, and supplies purchased with grant funds; initiates the ordering process as needed.

6. Assists with maintaining the labs learning resources, which may include tutorials, sample datasets, code examples, and setup guides.

7. Assists with maintaining records of lab activities and grant participation, including attendance, event participation, industry certification completions, and work-based learning documentation.

8. Assists students who come in to work or study outside of class time, including students preparing forindustry-recognized AI certifications, under the direction of program faculty.

9. Assists with GAIT program events such as information sessions, workshops, advisory board meetings, and student recruitment activities.

10. Follows College policies on student privacy (FERPA), data security, and the responsible use of AI tools and data in the lab.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer literacy, including Windows and common productivity software
• Basic knowledge of Python programming
• Basic familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts and tools

Preferred Requirements:

• Completed or current coursework in artificial intelligence, computer science, data analytics, or a related field
• Experience with Jupyter Notebook, GitHub, or machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Industry certification in AI (for example, CompTIA AI Essentials) or IT support

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to excel individually and with a team
• Knowledge of programming and artificial intelligence fundamentals
• Ability to explain technical steps clearly to students with different levels of experience
• Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems
• Ability to keep accurate records and protect confidential student information
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Working Conditions:

Typical computer lab environment. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support classes and program events.

Reporting Relationships:

Direction Received: Reports to the Artificial Intelligence Program Chair or GAIT Principal Investigator

Direction Given: No authority or responsibility for the direction of others

Central Piedmont is happy offer several benefits to part-time employees including:

• supplemental retirement
• 529 College Savings plan
• use of fitness centers
• State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
• employee and State employee discounts
• free parking
• personal days (prorated, if eligible)
• paid parental leave (4 to 8 weeks, prorated, if eligible)

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page to see the Part-Time Summary of Benefits.

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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you have basic computer literacy, including Windows and common productivity software?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have basic knowledge of Python programming?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have basic familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts and tools?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Central Piedmont Community College

Address 1201 Elizabeth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Phone 7043306631

Website http://www.cpcc.edu