University of Colorado · 1 week ago
Executive Director for AI Strategy & Enablement
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$270K/yr - $290K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz seeks a strategic and innovative leader to serve as Executive Director for AI Strategy and Enablement. This role involves providing strategic vision and operational oversight to integrate artificial intelligence across the University’s functions, ensuring responsible and ethical AI use while driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and educational innovation.
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Responsibilities
Develop and articulate a comprehensive, institution-wide AI strategy aligned with CU Anschutz's mission in education, research, and administrative excellence
Establish and chair AI governance structures, policies, and frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant AI deployment
Serve as the primary convenor and coordinator for AI initiatives across schools, departments, and administrative units
Partner with research leadership to ensure AI governance support, rather than constrain, research innovation
Keep senior leadership apprised of the AI landscape and activities on the campus
Build AI literacy and capabilities across faculty, staff, and leadership through education, training, and change management initiatives
Work with AI enablement staff to identify, evaluate, and implement high-impact AI use cases that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve outcomes
Foster a culture of innovation and responsible AI adoption appropriate for an academic medical campus in the early stages of AI maturity
Create mechanisms for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
Represent CU Anschutz in AI forums, conferences, and collaborative networks, including other CU Campuses and CU System Office
Build strategic partnerships with peer institutions, technology companies, research organizations, and funding agencies
Stay abreast of AI trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform institutional strategy
Position CU Anschutz as a thought leader in academic medical AI adoption
Ensure AI implementations comply with ethical standards, data privacy regulations (HIPAA, FERPA), and institutional policies
Address AI fairness, bias, transparency, and security concerns
Coordinate with legal, compliance, and information security teams on AI-related risks
Develop frameworks for evaluating and monitoring AI tools and vendors
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in digital transformation, technology strategy, or innovation
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in academic, healthcare, or similarly complex organizational environments
Track record of developing and implementing governance frameworks or strategic initiatives
Experience leading AI initiatives with major AI platforms
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of machine learning models, data science methodologies, and generative AI concepts
Preferred
PhD preferred
Experience in R1 research university or academic medical center environment
Background working in decentralized or highly matrixed organizations
Experience with change management and organizational transformation
Prior exposure to healthcare AI applications or research computing
Established network in AI, higher education, or healthcare technology communities
Experience building or leading cross-institutional initiatives
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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