University of California, Riverside · 10 hours ago
Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expThe University of California, Riverside is seeking a strategic and technical Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence to lead their AI and data science initiatives. The role involves building and mentoring a team of AI professionals, driving the adoption of AI across the campus, and empowering teams to integrate AI capabilities into their work.
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Responsibilities
Lead Information Technology Solutions' (ITS) artificial intelligence and data science initiatives
Partner with leaders across ITS and the UCR campus to bring high-impact projects to life
Build and mentor a team of AI professionals and serve as a technical enabler for ITS' development teams
Drive the adoption of AI across UCR by empowering teams to integrate AI capabilities into their work, whether it's embedded within custom applications, reporting, or intelligent agents
Have a constant pulse on solutioning to embed AI within existing products, processes, and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field
8 - 13 years of related experience
Solid understanding of machine learning models, data science methodologies, and generative AI concepts
Proficiency in programming languages like Python and experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks
Demonstrated experience with product management, including requirements gathering, roadmap development, and stakeholder management
Proven experience translating high-level business needs and user requirements into detailed, actionable technical specifications and user stories for development teams
Experience in a higher education or public sector environment
Experience with data quality and data governance best practices
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with executive-level management on a regular basis
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements
Expert knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards
Thorough knowledge of relevant rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates problem-solving skills
Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Expert analytical and design skills, including the ability to abstract information requirements from real-world processes to understand information flows in computer systems
Ability to represent relevant information in abstract models
Critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Ability to prepare models at varying levels of detail, such as broad conceptual and planning models as well as detailed logical designs or dimensional models
Expert skill in logical data design, data integration and the specification of data services
Good negotiation and influencing skills
Demonstrated service orientation skills
A talent for identifying the root cause of user problems and framing them in a way that allows for effective AI and data-driven solutions
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and educate diverse audiences
A proactive and collaborative leader who can work across departments to build consensus and drive change
The ability to listen and speak with users and stakeholders in a clear, non-technical way to truly understand their challenges and needs
A servant leader mindset, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to succeed
Benefits
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Company
University of California, Riverside
Two Nobel laureates. Member of the Association of American Universities. Second in the nation for social mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2019-04-15Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Akanksha Agarwal
Co-Founder and VP of The E Club
Dauda Gbujama
Co-Founder and Vice President - Black Scholars in Business (BSIB)
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