Computer Lab Coordinator

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About CCF:

Climate Collective Foundation(CCF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting climate tech startups. We work within the climate ecosystem to foster innovation by connecting startups with funding, investors, education, and accelerator programs. Our remote team of 40 members operates collaboratively to drive impactful, sustainable solutions for climate-related challenges.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Computer Lab Coordinator to manage and oversee the lab work of undergraduate students enrolled in the AI & Data for Climate Honours Degree program. You will manage the lab end to end and oversee student work on modules including Data Science, AI/ML, and advanced AI applications, ensuring students gain practical skills and industry readiness.

Location: Visakhapatnam (Onsite)

Type: Contractual

Reports to: Program Manager

About the Program:

This role is part of Project Mahathi, a pioneering initiative by Climate Collective Foundation and Mahathi Degree College. The program offers a first-of-its-kind AI & Data for Climate 4th Year Honours Degree, designed to equip students from low-income, Tier 2 backgrounds with cutting-edge skills in climate technology, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Learn more: https://startupearthcenter.com/mahathi


Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for managing and maintaining all the computers in the lab.
· Conduct daily checks of the computers
· Troubleshoot any technical issues related to the hardware and software
· Provide comprehensive assistance to students aligned with the tools related to the curriculum modules, including:
  • Data Science Fundamentals & Python
  • AI & Machine Learning Intro
  • Advanced ML, Generative AI & LLMs
  • Data Visualization & Dashboards

· Provide hands-on mentorship to a cohort of 50+ students from low-income, Tier 2 backgrounds
· Support students’ technical understanding and problem-solving during labs
· Track and evaluate student progress; provide constructive feedback
· Collaborate with program leadership to continuously improve training content and delivery
· Assist with preparing students for internships and capstone projects



Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

· Minimum: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
· Relevant certifications in Python, AI/ML frameworks, or geospatial tools are a plus.

Technical Expertise:

· Preferred experience in Python programming and key data science libraries (pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib).
· Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
· Basic understanding of cloud platforms and version control (Git) is desirable.

Experience

  • At least 2 years of experience of end to end management and maintenance of a computer lab in an educational institute is desired
  • Experience with guiding Bachelor and Masters level students in topics related to Data and AI

Soft Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse learners.
· Strong mentorship and student engagement skills.
· Passion for inclusive education and working with under-resourced student communities.
· Collaborative mindset and adaptability to interdisciplinary teamwork.