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Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer
Inside Higher Ed, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer at Houston City College (HCC). Leads the College’s strategic initiatives around artificial intelligence, ensuring responsible adoption, integration, and innovation across departments. Bridges technical expertise with institutional vision to enhance teaching, learning, research, and administrative efficiency. Serves as the executive team liaison to facilitate a transformative, district-wide AI focus aligned with the College’s Mission, Vision and Values. Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams with the Chief Information Officer and Instructional Leadership 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 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; support development of new AI-related courses, certificates, and degree programs. Collaborate with college leadership to develop and implement short- and long-term strategic and operational plans; advance AR/VR (AI)-powered teaching and learning; adopt district-wide initiatives. Oversee the implementation of AI-enabled educational technology into external training, teaching, and learning initiatives where applicable. Oversee research, development, and execution of emerging methods for technology-enhanced course delivery; ensure suitable technology infrastructure with IT leadership. 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 bodies regarding AI programs and technology-enhanced learning practices. Host workshops, seminars, and public forums on AI literacy and ethics. Qualifications
Master’s degree required Doctorate in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related field preferred 10 years of leadership experience, including 5 years in overseeing project management, instructional development, technology-enhanced curriculum design, and strategic planning Technology-enhanced teaching experience in higher education preferred Licensing & Certification
Valid Texas Driver License Special Skills
MS Office Programs AI strategies and technology Stakeholder management Grant funding Project change management Working Conditions
General office; may require after-hours, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; may need to move items up to 25 pounds and operate job equipment; access, input and retrieve information from technology devices. Security
SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and subject to applicable law. Organization
Houston City College (HCC) is composed of multiple centers serving the Greater Houston area, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities. EOE Statement
Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX.
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Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer at Houston City College (HCC). Leads the College’s strategic initiatives around artificial intelligence, ensuring responsible adoption, integration, and innovation across departments. Bridges technical expertise with institutional vision to enhance teaching, learning, research, and administrative efficiency. Serves as the executive team liaison to facilitate a transformative, district-wide AI focus aligned with the College’s Mission, Vision and Values. Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams with the Chief Information Officer and Instructional Leadership 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 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; support development of new AI-related courses, certificates, and degree programs. Collaborate with college leadership to develop and implement short- and long-term strategic and operational plans; advance AR/VR (AI)-powered teaching and learning; adopt district-wide initiatives. Oversee the implementation of AI-enabled educational technology into external training, teaching, and learning initiatives where applicable. Oversee research, development, and execution of emerging methods for technology-enhanced course delivery; ensure suitable technology infrastructure with IT leadership. 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 bodies regarding AI programs and technology-enhanced learning practices. Host workshops, seminars, and public forums on AI literacy and ethics. Qualifications
Master’s degree required Doctorate in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related field preferred 10 years of leadership experience, including 5 years in overseeing project management, instructional development, technology-enhanced curriculum design, and strategic planning Technology-enhanced teaching experience in higher education preferred Licensing & Certification
Valid Texas Driver License Special Skills
MS Office Programs AI strategies and technology Stakeholder management Grant funding Project change management Working Conditions
General office; may require after-hours, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; may need to move items up to 25 pounds and operate job equipment; access, input and retrieve information from technology devices. Security
SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and subject to applicable law. Organization
Houston City College (HCC) is composed of multiple centers serving the Greater Houston area, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities. EOE Statement
Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX.
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