AI Lab Coordinator (STEM and Design Coordinator)

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. Are you excited to train and support the next generation of AI and technology developers? The Willow Creek Opportunity Center at Portland Community College is on the lookout for a passionate and innovative AI Lab Coordinator to join our dynamic team, starting October 2026.

Please note: This is a 2-year grant-funded position. Continuation of the role beyond this period is contingent upon the availability of future grant and operational funding.

Responsibilities & Description

Operational Leadership: Coordinate the physical and digital resources of the Willow Creek AI Lab, ensuring a welcoming and functional space for student-facing updates and program exploration.
Curriculum & Industry Integration: Facilitate the rollout of a new AI Micro-credential program consisting of three PCC courses (360 hours total) leading to a PCC badge. Design and facilitate AI Literacy workshops for prospective students and community members. Collaborate with Faculty Department Chairs (FDCs) and others, to identify opportunities where AI usage can be embedded into coursework as a critical tool for student success and career readiness.
Partnership & Outreach: Act as the primary liaison between the lab and industry partners (e.g., NVIDIA, Intel, Core Defender) to organize workshops and hackathons. Collaborate with on-site partners to integrate training opportunities for community members, small business owners, and prospective students.
Strategic Visioning: Participate in STEM pathway "visioning" sessions to align lab activities with college-wide goals, such as FDC partnerships and professional development initiatives.
Community Engagement: Organize and lead events-similar to Maker-Lab or STEAM center sessions-focused on AI applications, industry partner suggestions, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Interdisciplinary Support: Coordinate with the Opportunity Center, Workforce Development Center, K-12 Educators, and CTLE to embed lab activities into existing K-12 and college-level curricula. Coordinate regularly with the College's IT department to align system maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and tech initiatives with the program's strategic success.
Student Support: Provide guidance to students on PCC protocols for AI usage and help them understand AI as a professional skill relevant to their future careers.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Education Technology).
Four years of experience coordinating educational lab spaces or technology-heavy student success programs.

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AI Lab Coordinator (STEM and Design Coordinator)

Portland Community College

12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219, USA