"Dean of AI Innovation"

General Description

The Dean of AI Innovation provides strategic leadership in the exploration, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions across the college. This role works collaboratively with academic divisions, student services, administrative units, and technology teams to promote responsible, equitable, and effective use of AI. The Dean will guide the integration of AI in teaching and learning, operational processes, and institutional decision-making, ensuring that the college remains at the forefront of emerging technologies that enhance student success and organizational efficiency.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the college's strategic vision for AI adoption and innovation.
• Identify emerging trends in AI and recommend opportunities for integration across academic and operational units.
• Establish guidelines and best practices for ethical and responsible AI use, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and state/federal regulations.
• Collaborate with faculty to incorporate AI tools into curriculum design, instructional delivery, assessment, and student engagement.
• Provide training, workshops, and resources for faculty and staff to expand AI literacy and capability.
• Support academic program development related to AI, data literacy, and workforce needs in the local community.
• Partner with administrative and student support departments to implement AI-enabled solutions that streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional projects to test, refine, and scale successful AI initiatives.
• Work closely with IT and Institutional Research to ensure AI systems integrate effectively with existing technologies and data infrastructure.
• Oversee or support implementation of AI platforms, ensuring security, usability, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Monitor and assess the impact of AI tools using data-driven evaluation methods.
• Provide ongoing support and training to build AI awareness and skills across the college community.
• Serve as a campus resource and thought leader on AI innovation and best practices.
• Represent the college in external partnerships, industry collaborations, and community outreach related to emerging technologies.

Education Requirements

Doctoral degree required.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience with AI applications, digital innovation, instructional technology, or technology-driven process improvement, preferred.
• Experience working in higher education or complex organizational environments.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience with AI applications, digital innovation, instructional technology, or technology-driven process improvement, preferred.
• Experience working in higher education or complex organizational environments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Some travel required.

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.