diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx
index 608d62f..0987ad9 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx
@@ -627,7 +627,10 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
             </div>
           )}
 
-          {loadingSuggestions && !isAIJobRunning ? (
+          {isAIJobRunning ? (
+            // Don't show suggestions section while AI job is running - progress is shown above
+            null
+          ) : loadingSuggestions ? (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
               <Loader2 className="h-8 w-8 animate-spin text-muted-foreground" />
             </div>