Student - Teaching Assistant Strategic Mgmt

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

We are seeking motivated university students to design, build, and deploy no-code AI solutions using Cerbrec Graphbook to address real-world operations management challenges. Students will work on applied projects involving process improvement, forecasting, quality management, and performance KPIs - without writing traditional code.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, problem-solving, and AI-enabled decision support, preparing students for modern roles in applied AI in operations, analytics, and digital transformation.

Student No-Code AI Intern (Cerbrec Graphbook for Operations Management Solutions); Part Time (18-20 hrs/month); 5-month project Feb to June 2026
Preferably have taken or are taking MGMT 4350 or Mgmt 4940R Big Data class, or are familiar with the Cerbrec platform.

Department / Program: Strategic Operations and Management (Data Analytics / AI & Digital Transformation) (College of Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Programs)
  • Design and build no-code AI workflows using Cerbrec Graphbook
  • Develop AI-driven solutions
  • Process efficiency and productivity improvement
  • Demand and capacity forecasting
  • Quality management and defect analysis
  • Risk analysis (e.g., FMEA-style logic)
  • KPI (OEE, cycle time, utilization, service levels)
  • Translate business and operational problems into AI-ready workflows
  • Work with structured datasets (Excel, CSV, basic databases)
  • Validate AI outputs and ensure business relevance
  • Document solutions clearly for faculty, staff, and stakeholders
  • Present project results to instructors, project sponsors, or campus partners
  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams (business, engineering, IT)
  • Develop research paper drafts.
Compensation
  • Hourly student wage: $11.61 to $13.00 / hour
  • Potential academic credit or recognition (if aligned with program requirements)
  • Currently enrolled UVU undergraduate or graduate student
  • Background or coursework in one or more of the following:
    • Operations Management
    • Supply Chain or Logistics
    • Business Analytics / Data Analytics / Business Intelligence / Big Data / Database Management
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Information Systems
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Comfort working with data in Excel or similar tools
    • Interest in AI, automation, and decision-support systems
    • No prior coding experience required
  • Currently enrolled in or have completed MGMT 2400, Data Analytics in Business, or have passed the MOS Excel certification test.
    • Familiarity with AI tools such as R, SQL, Python, and Tableau.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in Excel
    • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
    • Understanding of statistics is a plus
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and the ability to grade assignments independently by the professor's deadline in Canvas.
    • Good communication skills for helping students do Excel and Tableau assignments in and outside of class.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with:
    • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts
    • Forecasting, regression, or basic statistics
    • KPIs such as OEE, throughput, lead time, or service level
    • Experience with dashboards or data visualization tools
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Students in this role will:

  • Gain hands-on experience building AI-powered operational solutions
  • Learn how no-code AI tools are used in industry settings
  • Build a portfolio of applied AI projects
  • Develop skills directly relevant to roles in:
  • Operations management
  • Business analytics
  • Supply chain
  • Digital transformation
  • Consulting and process improvement
  • These are among the top no-code AI skills increasingly seeked by employers.
  • Receive mentorship from faculty and industry-aligned project leads. The selected students will work under Professor Nikhil Churi's guided supervision for 5-months.
  • Tools & Technologies
  • Cerbrec Graphbook (No-Code AI Platform)
  • Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
  • Structured operational datasets
  • Visualization and dashboarding tools (as applicable)
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