Associate Leadership Practitioner - Leadership Institute

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is launching the Institutional AI Literacy Enablement Team (IAILET), an institution-wide initiative responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering workforce learning and development for Artificial Intelligence. Reporting through the Leadership Institute, the Associate Leadership Practitioner supports IAILET’s operations, coordination, and growth, helping expand AI literacy and learning opportunities across the workforce. The role works closely with colleagues in Technology, Data, and Innovation; the Division of Education & Training; Nursing Education; and other workforce development teams to develop, coordinate, and scale AI-related learning experiences. The position supports learner engagement, educational resource management, event coordination, and training operations, and periodically works onsite to support institutional activities and learning events. The ideal candidate has an interest in AI and emerging technologies and experience supporting technology-related learning initiatives, workforce development programs, digital transformation efforts, or educational operations. Curiosity, adaptability, and effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders are important to promoting responsible AI adoption and innovative learning solutions. The position is hybrid, with onsite presence required to support events. The stated pay range is $44.47 per hour minimum, $55.53 midpoint, and $66.59 maximum. MD Anderson describes this role as an opportunity to help prepare its workforce to use AI safely and effectively in support of its mission to eliminate cancer, while contributing to workforce development and institutional initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.
At least 3 years of related experience.
Willingness to facilitate learning events and educational activities as needed.
Ability to periodically work onsite to support program activities, events, and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.
PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.
Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to champion AI-enabled learning solutions and support workforce adoption of AI tools.
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Commitment to promoting responsible AI use.
Curiosity, adaptability, and passion for leveraging AI to improve learning experiences, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
Experience evaluating AI learning resources, coordinating educational programs, supporting learner engagement, and facilitating learning events.
Licensed Psychologist; Texas licensure preferred upon hire.
Certified Executive Coach preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Coordinate IAILET activities, timelines, deliverables, communications, and operational processes.
Establish enrollment, communication, completion-tracking, and reporting processes for AI-related educational activities.
Monitor program operations and identify operational challenges, risks, and resource needs.
Escalate issues, risks, and resource concerns to the IAILET Program Manager for resolution.
Support planning, launch, execution, and scaling of AI learning and development initiatives.
Assist with selection, procurement, coordination, organization, and distribution of AI-related educational content and curriculum materials.
Coordinate learning resources from internal and external sources.
Support administrative activities involving vendors, educational partners, and service providers.
Maintain access to educational materials and learning resources for workforce development programs.
Collect stakeholder feedback to support learner engagement and continuous improvement.
Assist with comprehensive reviews of training programs, reporting methods, controls, and decision-making processes.
Support evaluation of training effectiveness and adoption of best practices.
Contribute to reporting activities related to AI learning initiatives and workforce participation.
Support administration of the Institutional AI Learning Network, including membership rosters, communication channels, and resource libraries.
Coordinate learner events, presentations, information-sharing forums, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Facilitate learning events and educational sessions as needed.
Support onsite activities associated with workforce education and engagement initiatives.
Assist with developing course materials that support AI learning across the institution.
Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to support learning initiatives.
Promote responsible use and adoption of AI-enabled learning solutions.
Support workforce adoption of AI tools and related technologies.
Periodically work onsite and facilitate learning events and educational activities as needed to support program activities, events, and operational needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
PTO and Extended Illness Bank accruals.
Paid holidays and other wellness, childcare, and leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.