Director, Artificial Intelligence Initiatives - Research Informatics

University of Kansas • Kansas City, KS

232d • $130,000 - $214,000

About The Position

The Director of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives will lead the Enhanced AI Center for Human Focused Research, driving innovation and collaboration in AI research at KUMC, OneKU, and the KU Health System. The role involves providing strategic leadership, securing funding, and ensuring access to advanced computational and cloud infrastructure. By fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and maintaining high standards of ethics and security, the Director will position KUMC as a national leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in leadership or management of AI-focused projects.
• Experience with high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and data systems integration.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience as a manager of employees.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP).
• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Databricks Generative AI Engineer or Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)).
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in managing large-scale interdisciplinary AI research initiatives.
• Experience securing federal funding and collaborating with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the AI Center, aligning with the university's mission and goals.
• Provide visionary leadership to establish the center as a hub for AI research and innovation.
• Facilitate and support cutting-edge AI research across various disciplines.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships within the university and with external organizations.
• Encourage the formation of thematic programs of AI research.
• Assist researchers in identifying and securing federal and other funding opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise to help researchers develop their proposals.
• Lead a team that furnishes administrative support to facilitate grant submission.
• Support the provision of high-performance computing resources and infrastructure to support AI research.
• Ensure the availability and accessibility of state-of-the-art computing facilities for researchers.
• Facilitate the continued development and implementation of cloud infrastructure to support scalable and flexible AI research.
• Ensure robust, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions are available for researchers.
• Build hybrid cloud resources to control costs while improving governance.
• Provide leadership to ensure the protection and security of critical assets and capabilities of the AI Center.
• Ensure the ethical and responsible use of data and capabilities as a central guiding principle.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, government agencies, and other academic institutions.
• Represent the center at conferences, workshops, and other professional events.
• Manage the center's budget, personnel, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage begins on day one.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, begins accruing upon hire.
• Ten paid holidays and one paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree