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The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is hiring an innovative and dynamic Artificial Intelligence and Automation Center of Excellence Specialist to join our diverse team of professionals dedicated to advancing education and research. In this role, you will report to the Director of Operational Effectiveness in LSA Technology Services and you play a key role in leading AI initiatives and implementations across the college. Salary Range - $95,400 - $119,300.

ABOUT THE JOB

Are you passionate about advancing artificial intelligence and driving innovation? Join us in a pivotal new role as the Lead of the Generative Artificial Intelligence and Automation Center of Excellence at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA).

At LSA, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant academic environment where you will spearhead AI initiatives and be the catalyst for technological advancements across the College of LSA. This is more than just a technical role; you will inspire and encourage adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies, ensuring that our staff can leverage these innovations to their fullest potential.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and Innovate: Lead and Innovate: You will spearhead the development, coordination, and implementation of AI projects focused on administrative applications. Your visionary leadership will guide departments through the complexities of automation, ensuring that LSA remains at the forefront of AI applications within higher education administration.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with business process improvement teams and work closely with colleagues across LSA to identify opportunities for automating routine tasks and optimizing administrative workflows. Your efforts will enhance operational efficiency and enable strategic reallocation of resources.
• Engage and Empower: Serve as the go-to consultant and mentor for staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. You will encourage the community to embrace new technologies, ultimately leading to improved service outcomes.
• Service and Outreach: Drive initiatives that use AI to improve community engagement and collaboration. Your work will expand the effectiveness and reach of the College's service-oriented projects. In addition, you will partner and advocate for the use of tools developed by U-M Information and Technology Services (ITS).

ABOUT YOU

You're passionate about making an impact and thrive on driving innovation. You have a solid foundation in technology and automation, with experience in developing and implementing new services and capabilities. Your enthusiasm for learning new tools and technologies allows you to adapt quickly and excel at strategic thinking and identifying opportunities for process improvement. We are seeking candidates who thrive in roles with evolving responsibilities and are excited about continuously redefining and expanding the scope of their work.

You'll engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering relationships and mentoring staff to embrace new technologies. Your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly will be
key in encouraging adoption and collaboration.

You might have experience leading AI initiatives in an academic setting. You might not. What matters most to us is your ability to lead, inspire, and continuously learn. Your drive to advance AI and automation at LSA will make a significant impact. If you're ready to innovate and lead in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, a closely related field is required, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing technology-driven innovation or automation projects in a complex organizational environment.
• Extensive experience with the strategic implementation of technological solutions and process improvements in a collaborative setting.
• Proven ability to establish and direct new initiatives, with a track record of successful innovation and project delivery.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, with the ability to inspire and guide multi-disciplinary teams towards achieving strategic objectives.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, adept at identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Excellent project management competence, capable of overseeing numerous projects with varying complexity, ensuring alignment with overarching goals.
• Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively navigate the dissemination of strategic visions and complex ideas to a broad audience.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth with a focus on emergent technologies and their potential applications in an academic setting.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working alongside a diverse range of stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and external partners.

• Prior experience creating and leading a center of excellence across a distributed organization is preferred
• Appreciable understanding of academic or similar institutional operations and the impact of technology and automation on these environments.
• Recognized engagement in relevant professional networks, reflecting a commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with industry trends.
• Flexibility and adaptability in meeting the evolving technological needs of a dynamic higher education institution.
• Experience in higher education or a comparable environment engaged with process automation and technological advancements is highly desired.

WORK HOURS/LOCATION

We will not work you to tears, burn you out, or make you choose between work and important family events. Our goal is for you to maintain a healthy relationship between life and work. Most of our team works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Our team does not typically work late, work weekends, or have to come in early. Your work will be predictable and adjustable.

This position qualifies for a hybrid work arrangement, based on LSA's current model. Staff are expected to work on-campus at least 3 days per week.

More About Us

LSA is the largest and one of the oldest of the university's 19 schools and colleges, with more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Learn more about LSA at https://lsa.umich.edu. The college has a large workforce of approximately 1,200 staff, 1,500 faculty, 1,800 graduate student appointees and research fellows, and an additional 2,000
temporary employees.

We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill our mission, vision, and values, and sustain the excellence of
LSA.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about the LSA Technology Services organization and services, visit https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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