Student Employment

Position Overview

Tech Ambassadors are student representatives who help advance the Metropoulos Institute's mission across one of three primary vectors: education, research, or innovation. Each Ambassador specializes in a specific technology domain (Industrial AI, WealthTech, FemTech, FinTech, HealthTech, CleanTech, Cybersecurity, QuantumTech, Materials Tech, etc.) and serves as a bridge between the Institute, the student body, faculty, and industry partners. All Tech Ambassadors will liaise with relevant Babson student clubs and organizations (such as the AI Club, Babson Acceleration Club (BAC), The Generator, E-Tower, and others) to ensure strong connections between the Metropoulos Institute and the broader student innovation ecosystem.

Vectors

Ambassadors will be assigned to one of the following focus areas:

• Education Vector
  • Support curriculum development in emerging technologies
  • Assist faculty with tech course materials and demonstrations
  • Facilitate student workshops and tech literacy programs
  • Develop educational resources for the Babson community
• Research Vector
  • Support faculty research initiatives in assigned technology domain
  • Assist with data collection, analysis, and visualization
  • Help prepare research publications and presentations
  • Collaborate on industry-sponsored research projects
• Innovation Vector
  • Support startup incubation and acceleration activities
  • Assist with buildathons, hackathons, and tech competitions
  • Help evaluate new technologies for potential application
  • Support IP strategy and commercialization initiatives

Program Assignments

In addition to vector assignments, several Tech Ambassadors will be specifically attached to key Metropoulos Institute initiatives: 

• Babson Tech 10 Accelerator Program: A minimum of 3 student Ambassadors will support this flagship accelerator program, assisting with cohort selection, program development, mentorship coordination, and event management.
• AI Stack Project: One dedicated Ambassador will focus on AI Stack benchmarking, documentation, assessment, and implementation recommendations for enterprise applications.
• Tech Entrepreneurship R&D: One Ambassador will concentrate on producing industry reports, op-eds, benchmarking studies, writing for managerial journals, and supporting potential spinout activities.
• Tech Entrepreneur in Residence Program: One Ambassador will directly support the Entrepreneur(s) in Residence, assisting with their initiatives, connecting them to campus resources, and helping coordinate their engagement with students.
• Tech Scholarship Program: One Ambassador will help administer Metropoulos Institute's scholarship programs, including application review, scholar engagement activities, and program assessment.
• Agentic AI Engineering: One Ambassador will serve as resident Agentic AI Engineer, providing technical support to the two Entrepreneurs in Residence with the same scope and the Babson Tech 10 Accelerator program participants.
• Corporate Program Support: One Ambassador will be dedicated to supporting the Corporate Program associated with the Babson Tech 10 Accelerator, facilitating corporate engagement, partnership development, and program coordination.
• Babson Distributed AI Lab (BDAIL): One Ambassador will be tasked with the buildout and administration of the Babson Distributed AI Lab, supporting its operations, equipment maintenance, user training, and project oversight.
• Industrial AI Foundry: One Ambassador will help with the design and fundraising efforts for the Industrial AI Foundry, an extension of the Weissman Foundry that will include biotech labs suitable for faculty and student innovators in AI-enabled biotech and synthetic biology.
• Tech Ambassador Program Management: One Ambassador (preferably a returning ambassador with program experience) will be responsible for managing the Tech Ambassador program itself, including recruitment, onboarding, team coordination, knowledge transfer, and ensuring program continuity across academic years.

Additional Information

• Tech Ambassadors receive priority access to Metropoulos Institute events, workshops, and industry networking opportunities
• Performance reviews conducted each semester with opportunities for increased responsibilities and compensation
• Potential for continued employment and advancement through academic career
• Opportunity to propose and lead independent projects within the Metropoulos Institute's mission
• Access to the Metropoulos Institute's technology resources and specialized equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic initiatives within assigned Metropoulos Institute vector
• Develop and maintain industry partnerships
• Design and implement technology workshops and demonstrations
• Coordinate major Metropoulos Institute events and programs
• Supervise and mentor junior Ambassadors
• Contribute to Metropoulos Institute's strategic planning and program development

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled Babson senior (minimum 12 credit hours)
• Substantial experience in assigned technology domain
• Prior leadership experience in student organizations or initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
• Professional communication and presentation skills
• Established industry connections in relevant technology sector

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple technology domains within the Metropoulos Institute's focus areas
• Prior involvement with entrepreneurial ventures or startups
• Experience with event planning and management
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Content creation skills (writing, video, design)
• Knowledge of current trends in assigned technology domain

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical proficiency appropriate to academic level and assigned domain
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Event management experience
• Community-building and engagement skills
• Audio-visual equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Research methodologies appropriate to assigned vector
• Industry relationship management
• Project management and organizational abilities
• Problem-solving and adaptability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to transport and set up demonstration equipment (up to 25 pounds)
• Extended periods of computer work
• Occasional travel between campus buildings and tech lab locations
• Potential for occasional off-campus travel for industry events

Work Schedule

• Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments 
• Some evening and weekend availability required for events 
• Regular team meetings (in-person or virtual) 
• Additional hours may be available during high-activity periods

Learning Outcomes

Students in this position will develop the following skills and competencies:

• Deep technical knowledge in assigned domain
• Professional networking and relationship management
• Event planning and execution
• Project management and leadership
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Content creation and communication
• Research methodologies and analytical techniques
• Industry awareness and entrepreneurial thinking
• Mentorship and team development capabilities
• Strategic planning and implementation

Professional Development

All Tech Ambassadors will receive comprehensive training and development in:

• Industrial AI: Fundamentals, applications, and emerging trends in industrial artificial intelligence
• Public Speaking: Professional presentation skills, audience engagement, and effective communication techniques
• Future of Work Coaching: Personalized coaching on future of work considerations relevant to:
  • The evolving landscape of college education
  • Tech-enabled entrepreneurial leadership careers
  • Associated skills development for the digital economy
  • Adaptation to rapidly changing workplace environments
  • Integration of AI and human capital

This professional development is designed to prepare Tech Ambassadors not only for their immediate roles but also for long-term career success in technology-driven industries and entrepreneurial ventures.

Required Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter specifying:
  • Academic level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, MBA 1st year, MBA 2nd year)
  • Technology domain interest areas (top 3 preferences)
  • Preferred Metropoulos Institute vector (Education, Research, Innovation)
• Two references (academic or professional)
• Brief portfolio demonstrating relevant experience or interest (optional)

Application Deadline: [Date]

Application Submission: Apply through Handshake and email application materials to metropoulosinstitute@babson.edu with subject line "Tech Ambassador Application - [Your Name]"

Contact Information: Metropoulos Institute Program Coordinator C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship metropoulosinstitute@babson.edu

What is the Metropoulos Institute?

Founded in 2024, Babson's C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship represents Babson's commitment to shaping the future of business by integrating advancements in emerging technology and AI with entrepreneurial education. 

What is the Metropoulos Institute's focus?

The Metropoulos Institute focuses on scaling innovation across the industrial tech ecosystem, including consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, IT, and finance. It fuels breakthroughs in fields like CleanTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, HealthTech, Industry 4.0, QuantumTech, and other emerging technologies. 

How does the Metropoulos Institute support the Babson community?

The Metropoulos Institute supports innovation through various initiatives including Babson Tech-10, AI Stack benchmarking, The Generator, R&D, spinout activity, IP-strategy advising, scholarship programs, entrepreneurs-in-residence, faculty tech course accelerators, distributed tech labs across campus (including the Babson Distributed AI Lab - BDAIL), the Industrial AI Foundry, and buildathons.

About Babson College

Babson College is the leader in entrepreneurship education, preparing collaborative leaders who create economic and social value everywhere. We shape the entrepreneurial leaders our world needs most: those with strong functional knowledge, skills, and vision to navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, and motivate teams in organizations of all types and sizes. Babson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.