Sr. Director of A.I. & Technology Policy, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

388d • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Director of AI and Technology Policy at Vanderbilt University is a leadership role within the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) focused on developing and implementing a comprehensive AI and technology policy agenda. This position involves strategic oversight of key initiatives, including the Tech Policy Blueprint Initiative, and requires collaboration with faculty and executive leadership to address pressing challenges in technology policy. The role emphasizes research, policy proposal development, and public outreach, aiming to influence the governance of technology across various platforms.

Requirements

• A master's degree in legal studies or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Interest in economic policy, political economy, regulation, and/or law.
• High levels of integrity and openness to collaboration.
• Executive level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate maturity, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to make sound administrative decisions.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the AI and tech policy agenda and research portfolio.
• Evaluate pressing challenges in technology policy and develop a comprehensive tech policy agenda.
• Lead research on the regulation of technology across various platforms.
• Develop policy proposals to improve tech governance and consumer protections.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the Tech Policy Blueprint Initiative.
• Supervise and train VPA staff and fellows relevant to tech policy.
• Manage public relations and communications in consultation with leadership.
• Oversee project management of key initiatives and ensure administrative accuracy.
• Advise on key components of the VPA budget.
• Expand outreach and develop relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Manage production of research, white papers, and policy communications.
• Provide strategic advice to the faculty and executive directors.
• Manage programming and public outreach related to VPA priorities.

What This Job Offers

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