AI & Data Studio Coordinator

About the role

The AI & Data Studio Coordinator manages the UGA Libraries' AI & Data Studio, providing essential operational and programmatic leadership. The Studio is a dynamic, interdisciplinary space where students, faculty, and researchers can explore AI tools, work with data, and engage with each other to enhance their knowledge and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Space & Operations Management: Manages the operations of the AI and Data Studio by shaping the services offered, setting priorities, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Manages reservations, scheduling, and logistics for Studio spaces, maintaining equipment, supplies, and technology resources.

• Cross-Team Workshop & Program Coordination: Collects and organizes workshop, program, and event information from librarians and staff across both OSDS and Academic Engagement, ensuring accuracy and completeness for promotional purposes. Coordinates logistics for all Studio programs and events.

• AI Ambassadors Program: Develops and directs the AI Ambassadors Program, recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising a team of undergraduate students who provide peer-to-peer support. Tracks program metrics and compiles impact reports.

• Communication & Outreach: Maintains and updates Studio-facing web content, writes and develops content for promotional materials, and represents the Studio at library and campus events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
• 1 or more years of experience in an academic library, higher education, or research environment

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Comfort supervising student employees or volunteers, or demonstrated potential to do so effectively
• Ability to work across organizational units or support multiple supervisors or stakeholders
• Comfort with technology and genuine willingness to learn new tools and platforms
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Familiarity with AI tools, data literacy concepts, or digital scholarship
• Proficiency with scheduling software, content management systems, or project management tools
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the mission of academic libraries and the evolving role of technology in education and research
• Familiarity with event coordination, marketing support, or communications

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfort supervising student employees or volunteers
• Ability to work across organizational units
• Comfort with technology
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Familiarity with AI tools and data literacy concepts
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management tools
• Interest in academic libraries and technology in education
• Familiarity with event coordination and marketing

Benefits

• TRS Retirement Plan

Pay

• $50,000

Schedule

• M-F; 8 hours/day

Contact Information

Contact Sara Rountree for questions concerning this position or recruitment progression. Email: sararountree@uga.edu