Student Intern

Claude AI Agent Development, Student Wage

Posted on 9/3/2025

University of Virginia

University of Virginia

Compensation Overview

$20/hr

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position with both on-grounds and remote work options.

We are seeking a motivated student intern to join our IT team and help develop Claude AI agents while serving as a technical mentor to select staff. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI integration in higher education while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Claude Agent Development: Design, build, and deploy Claude AI agents using Claude Pro/Edu platforms to solve real campus challenges

  • Technical Implementation: Utilize Claude Code CLI tool for agentic coding tasks and workflow automation

  • Workflow Automation: Create and maintain automated processes using n8n workflow platform

  • Custom Development: Build and deploy custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers on Hostinger infrastructure

  • Knowledge Transfer: Teach, mentorand develop training materials for staff on Claude AI capabilities, best practices, and implementation strategies

  • Documentation: Work with IT staff on creating comprehensive guides and documentation for developed solutions

  • Problem-Solving: Identify opportunities for AI integration across Batten focus areas

  • Testing & Optimization: Ensure agent reliability, performance, and security compliance

Required Qualifications

  • Current enrollment as undergraduate or graduate student at UVA

  • Experience with Claude Code and Claude Agent building

  • Strong programming fundamentals (Python, JavaScript, or similar languages preferred)

  • Experience with API integration and web services

  • Basic understanding of cloud hosting and server management

  • Good communication and teaching skills

  • Self-motivated with ability to learn new technologies quickly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with additionalAI/ML platforms or large language models

  • Familiarity with workflow automation tools (n8nor similar)

  • Familiarity with MCP server use, build and deployment (via Hostinger or similar)

  • Knowledge of educational technology environments

  • Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development

  • Understanding of security practices in higher education IT

Technical Stack

  • AI Platform: Claude Pro/Edu (Anthropic)

  • Development: Claude Code CLI

  • Automation: n8n workflow platform

  • Hosting: Hostinger VPS/cloud services

  • Protocols: MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers

Position Details:

Duration: Spring 2026 semester (approximately 15-20 hours/week)

Schedule: Flexible, coordinated with class schedule

Location: Hybrid (on-grounds and remote work options)

Compensation: $20/hour

Application Requirements

  • Resume highlighting relevant technical experience

  • Cover letter explaining interest in AI and education technology

  • Portfolio or examples of previous projects (GitHub, personal website, etc.)

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.