Communities Foundation of Texas · 1 day ago
Senior Director, AI Strategy & Systems Alignment
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCommunities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is dedicated to improving the lives of people in the community through strategic initiatives. The Senior Director of AI Strategy & Systems Alignment will lead the development and execution of the AI initiative for Educate Texas, driving impactful changes across K-12 and community college systems.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Launch and iterate the strategic vision for the AI initiative in alignment with Educate Texas’s new Strategic Plan (which is currently being finalized)
Collaborate in building out a budget and workplan that supports this work and ensures its alignment within Educate Texas and its viability and relevance outside the organization
Finalize and lead the implementation roadmap, including foundational efforts and scaling strategies
Collaborate with other Senior Directors to identify opportunities to integrate AI into existing Educate Texas programs and priorities
Hire, develop and manage a small team to support program execution
Cultivate a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and impact
Support and engage in fundraising efforts to secure long-term funding for this work
Work closely with the Strategic Partnerships team and Senior Directors to build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, districts, policymakers, and funders
Collaborate with internal and external partners on a communications strategy that elevates the work and importance of the AI initiative and complements the broader work of Educate Texas
Represent Educate Texas in national and state-level convenings and coalitions
Oversee work to seed AI-enabled initiatives with districts and community colleges that can serve as examples to others
Guide the development of Texas-specific AI guidance and professional learning frameworks
Promote ethical, equitable, and effective use of AI in education
Manage the DFW and other regional networks
Develop and implement processes and systems for encouraging collaboration and communication within regional networks
Position Educate Texas as a trusted voice in AI education through media, conferences, and publications
Collaborate with policy teams to influence state and federal AI education policy
Cultivate and manage the AI Advisory Board; identify new members as needed and consider the development of other supportive networks
Identify partners, initiatives, funding opportunities, and convenings that EDTX should be engaged with
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership in education, innovation, or technology leadership, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and leading high-performing teams
Deep understanding of K–12 and/or community college systems, ideally within the Texas education landscape
Demonstrated commitment to serving the full breadth of Texas' student population
Deep expertise and leadership in artificial intelligence, educational technology, or digital transformation, with a clear vision for responsible and equitable implementation in education
Bachelor's Degree required, and post-graduate studies and/or degree strongly preferred
Ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and translate complex challenges into actionable strategies
Skilled in developing and executing multi-year plans that align with organizational goals and drive measurable impact
Experienced in leading organizational change, building adaptive systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Proven success in securing large-scale philanthropic and corporate funding opportunities
Skilled in cultivating strategic partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders across sectors
Operates with a consultative mindset, co-creating solutions with internal and external partners
Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively across varied audiences
Uses data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
Takes initiative, navigates ambiguity, and continuously seeks learning and growth
Company
Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas brings visionary philanthropists and worthy causes together.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Sozosei Foundation
2021-09-03Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Robert Kent
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