Lead of Emerging Technology Programs

The Lead of Emerging Technology Programs will be responsible for coordinating and delivering on specified education initiatives at the university that will often span the campus community and beyond, starting with one of the university’s most ambitious goals: AI Fluency. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of driving transformative programs that empower students, faculty, and staff.

The Lead will be responsible for executing on strategy, building structure, and providing the necessary support and resources to enable units across campus to successfully deliver on these initiatives. Collaboration and coordination will be essential, as this work spans multiple departments and audiences.

The primary focus in the near and medium term will be the university’s AI Fluency initiative, announced in the summer of 2025. This flagship effort aims for the Class of 2029 to graduate with the ability to confidently and effectively apply AI in their field of study.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Software Innovation (CSI), the Director will oversee all key workstreams: developing execution plans, collaborating with units across the university to bring them to life, and tracking progress. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who has successfully driven high-impact, cross-functional initiatives with clarity and purpose.

This role will also:

• Partner with marketing and communications teams to ensure compelling, clear messaging reaches the right audiences.
• Collaborate with events teams to design and deliver world-class experiences that build community and foster learning.
• Lead efforts around tracking, reporting, and sharing progress and insights with both internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, the Lead will work closely with the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) to explore potential edtech tools or operational solutions that support these efforts. Close collaboration with faculty and educators will be essential, both for feedback and co-creation. The Lead will often be called upon to convene and lead working groups of educators, staff, and students—facilitating collaboration and aligning execution across teams.

A strong candidate will have a demonstrated understanding and avid, self-driven interest in learning the latest in emerging technology, trends, and continuous education in the uses, impact, and trajectory of new technology. Further, an ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing upskilling initiatives and/or education.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to collaborate and work with large groups as well as individuals.
• Strong organizational, execution and project management skills needed. Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Strong relationship management skills. Ability to measure, track, and articulate metrics and results.
• Demonstrated prior experience working across many groups to collectively complete a project.
• Demonstrated understanding and genuine curiosity of the AI landscape.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Experimentation with AI.
• Demonstrated experience in leading an upskilling initiative.

Additional Information:

Application Requirements: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit both a cover letter and a resume.

Work Schedule & Travel: This role may require evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Subfunction: Project Management

Band: Manager

Level: 5

Location: University Square South (1032)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift