AI Coordinator & Adoption Lead

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking a knowledgeable AI Coordinator to ensure responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across campus. The position manages the strategic and practical integration of AI across campus, including the recommendations provided by CU Denver AI working groups. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, the position will focus on ethical use, tool evaluation, policy creation, accessibility (WCAG/FERPA) use guidelines, data compliance, and developing AI-enhanced teaching resources. This position reports to CU Denver OIT but must bridge academic affairs, student affairs, faculty, staff and students to drive innovation while ensuring responsible, effective, and accessible implementation for improved student outcomes and administrative efficiency. The AI Coordinator will develop and deliver training programs for university faculty, staff and students and provide support and consultation services for utilizing AI best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, instructional design, or a related field.
• Two years of experience using AI.
• Strong interpersonal skills and facilitation of difficult conversations.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in teaching and learning environments.
• Strong understanding of web development and digital content creation.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Canvas).

Responsibilities

• Provide training and resources to faculty, staff, and students on AI best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AI-related inquiries and support requests from faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop and distribute training materials on AI.
• Manage a team of student employees to provide virtual training on AI tools.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration by working closely with contacts in the schools, colleges and business units
• Serve as a central liaison who can report out on cross-campus needs
• Manage vendor relationships and pilot programs
• Coordinate any technical implementation with campus-specific policies
• Participate in campus and university-wide committees and working groups focused on AI
• Create and facilitate the CU Denver AI Governance group (as required by APS 6012)
• Facilitate CU Denver AI working group.
• Cultivate partnerships with the Provost’s Office, academic departments, the library, other College stakeholders, and administrative partners to collaboratively identify needs, create, and deliver AI support.
• Develop, support, and maintain the university's AI plan and act as service manager for AI tool(s).
• Organize and conduct regular meetings with the AI Governance committee and executive leaders.
• Collaborate with the ISS Senior AI Solutions Specialist and Executive Director for AI Strategy & Enablement to stay updated on AI standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with ISS Risk and Compliance regarding AI tool approval.
• Create an AI tool Inventory and Functionality Review Process.

Benefits

• The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level