Houston City College
Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer
Houston City College, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Interim Vice Chancellor & CHRO @ HCC. Working to Influence Student Outcomes Everyday! This is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer role at Houston City College. The role leads the College’s strategic initiatives around artificial intelligence, ensuring responsible adoption, integration, and innovation across departments. This position bridges technical expertise with institutional vision to enhance teaching, learning, research, and administrative efficiency. This position will serve as the executive team liaison to facilitate a quality transformative infrastructure that provides superior service and supports the strategic growth, objectives and imperatives of the College. The role helps facilitate and coordinate the deliverables of transformation and deliver operational solutions to strategic issues. Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values. Base pay range:
$193,692.00/yr - $251,800.00/yr
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In partnership with the Chief Information Officer and Instructional Leadership, lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute a college-wide AI strategy aligned with institutional goals. Develop a framework to prioritize and manage transformation in alignment with strategic priorities and mission-enabled imperatives. Identify and work to resolve strategic and operational issues. Advise senior leadership on emerging AI trends and their implications for higher education. Champion ethical AI practices and ensure compliance with data governance policies. Collaborate with faculty to embed AI into curricula, research programs and interdisciplinary AI initiatives across departments. Lead pilot projects and innovation labs focused on AI applications in education and support development of new AI-related courses, certificates, and degree programs. Lead collaboration with college leadership and staff to develop and implement short and long term strategic and operational plans that align with the HCC Strategic Plan and advance AI-powered teaching and learning initiatives. Oversee the implementation of AI-enabled educational technology into external training, teaching, and learning initiatives where HCC has implemented a collaborative agreement. Oversee the research, development, and execution of innovative methods for technology-enhanced course delivery and ensure the appropriate technology infrastructure is in place to support instructional innovation. Identify opportunities to enhance administrative processes using AI (e.g., admissions, student support, facilities) and educate stakeholders about AI capabilities and risks. Oversee implementation of AI tools for predictive analytics, personalization, and automation. Foster partnerships with industry, government, and other academic institutions. Secure funding and grants for AI initiatives. Act as liaison with District, State, and Federal governing bodies regarding AI programs and technology-enhanced learning practices. Host workshops, seminars, and public forums on AI literacy and ethics. Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience Master’s degree required Doctorate in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related field preferred 10 years leadership experience, including 5 years experience overseeing project management, instructional development, technology-enhanced curriculum design, and strategic planning required Technology-enhanced teaching experience in higher education preferred
Employment details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology, Business Development, and Management Industries: Higher Education
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Interim Vice Chancellor & CHRO @ HCC. Working to Influence Student Outcomes Everyday! This is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer role at Houston City College. The role leads the College’s strategic initiatives around artificial intelligence, ensuring responsible adoption, integration, and innovation across departments. This position bridges technical expertise with institutional vision to enhance teaching, learning, research, and administrative efficiency. This position will serve as the executive team liaison to facilitate a quality transformative infrastructure that provides superior service and supports the strategic growth, objectives and imperatives of the College. The role helps facilitate and coordinate the deliverables of transformation and deliver operational solutions to strategic issues. Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values. Base pay range:
$193,692.00/yr - $251,800.00/yr
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In partnership with the Chief Information Officer and Instructional Leadership, lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute a college-wide AI strategy aligned with institutional goals. Develop a framework to prioritize and manage transformation in alignment with strategic priorities and mission-enabled imperatives. Identify and work to resolve strategic and operational issues. Advise senior leadership on emerging AI trends and their implications for higher education. Champion ethical AI practices and ensure compliance with data governance policies. Collaborate with faculty to embed AI into curricula, research programs and interdisciplinary AI initiatives across departments. Lead pilot projects and innovation labs focused on AI applications in education and support development of new AI-related courses, certificates, and degree programs. Lead collaboration with college leadership and staff to develop and implement short and long term strategic and operational plans that align with the HCC Strategic Plan and advance AI-powered teaching and learning initiatives. Oversee the implementation of AI-enabled educational technology into external training, teaching, and learning initiatives where HCC has implemented a collaborative agreement. Oversee the research, development, and execution of innovative methods for technology-enhanced course delivery and ensure the appropriate technology infrastructure is in place to support instructional innovation. Identify opportunities to enhance administrative processes using AI (e.g., admissions, student support, facilities) and educate stakeholders about AI capabilities and risks. Oversee implementation of AI tools for predictive analytics, personalization, and automation. Foster partnerships with industry, government, and other academic institutions. Secure funding and grants for AI initiatives. Act as liaison with District, State, and Federal governing bodies regarding AI programs and technology-enhanced learning practices. Host workshops, seminars, and public forums on AI literacy and ethics. Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience Master’s degree required Doctorate in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related field preferred 10 years leadership experience, including 5 years experience overseeing project management, instructional development, technology-enhanced curriculum design, and strategic planning required Technology-enhanced teaching experience in higher education preferred
Employment details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology, Business Development, and Management Industries: Higher Education
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