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Ohio State University

Student AI Developer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Columbus, Ohio 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $17 per Hour 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ August 24th, 2026
Canvas AI

Edtech.com's Summary

The Ohio State University is hiring a Student AI Developer. The role involves using AI-assisted development tools to build software solutions and collaborating with various university departments as an internal consultant. The position requires strong communication skills to interact with faculty and staff campus-wide and includes training on AI tools like Anthropic Claude, Amazon Kiro, and Google Gemini.

Highlights
  • Develop software solutions using AI-assisted development methods (vibe coding).
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and multiple university departments as an internal consultant.
  • Receive training on AI tools such as Anthropic Claude, Amazon Kiro, and Google Gemini.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, triage, and communication skills, especially related to educational platforms like Canvas.
  • Work within the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) in the OCIO Infrastructure Services department.
  • Position is temporary with a fixed term and scheduled for 5 hours on the first shift.
  • Compensation is targeted at $17.00 per hour.
  • Candidates must successfully complete a background check; additional screening may be required.
  • The university values diverse skills and promotes professional growth in an innovative technology environment.

Student AI Developer Full Description

Job Title:
Student AI Developer
Department:
OCIO | Infrastructure Services-JM

This isn’t a typical student job where you just write or maintain code. You will be learning and using AI-assisted development (often called "vibe coding") to build real software solutions. You will work within a small team inside the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI), acting as an internal consultant sent out to help other University departments and colleges build what they need.
You will be interacting with faculty and staff all throughout campus so it will be far more than basic development. Canvas/educator awareness, relationship, triage, and communications skills are a must.
We will provide training on how to properly design, document, and build software by leveraging AI tools like Anthropic Claude, Amazon Kiro, and Google Gemini.

Additional Information:
The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $17.00/hour
Our goal is to foster a community of professionals with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds who actively collaborate to support the mission of the Ohio State University. We are committed to personal and professional growth of individuals as they achieve their highest potential and support others along the way. In an ever-changing technology landscape our employees are flexible, innovative, and adept problem-solvers.
Location:
Mount Hall (0311)
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
5
Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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