AI / XR Information Technology Technical Associate - Extra Help (5547)

Southern Illinois University School of MedicineSpringfield, IL, United States

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Salary : $29.85 - $32.84 Hourly

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type : Extra Help

Remote Employment : Remote Only

Job Number : 2401380

Department : Surgery-SMS

Division : N / A

Opening Date : 09 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 6 / 2025 2 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

Duties List

Support setup and documentation of AI tools, workflows, and integrations.
Coordinate virtually with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
Maintain accurate records of validation steps, processes, and outcomes.
Build and test automated workflows in n8n and related platforms.
Use Replit, CursorAI, and state-of-the-art local and online LLMs to develop and refine scripts or lightweight applications.
Deploy and monitor AI agents and integrations in collaboration with the technical team.
Troubleshoot issues and document solutions to minimize downtime.
Track emerging AI platforms and tools relevant to education and healthcare.
Prototype new AI applications in Replit and share results with the team.
Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating tool effectiveness and scalability.
Provide clear documentation and training materials for faculty and staff using AI tools and workflows.
Offer technical support and guidance in virtual meetings and asynchronous channels.

Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories :

College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent :

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware / software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and / or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the

"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off : Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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Information Technology • Springfield, IL, United States