AI Strategy & Operations Manager

Reporting to the Assistant VP of Enterprise AI, the AI Strategy & Operations Manager assists in leading the identification and implementation of AI initiatives to enhance the university's academic and operational frameworks. This role bridges the gap between emerging AI trends and practical campus applications to drive institutional efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development of AI roadmaps and priorities that directly support the university's overarching strategic goals.
• Evaluates complex industry shifts to identify high value use cases for students, faculty and university operations.
• Conducts comprehensive feasibility studies to determine the technical and operational viability of proposed AI initiatives.
• Performs detailed cost benefit analyses for all AI projects to ensure optimal resource allocation and ROI.
• Helps set up and run the AI Governance Council that spans faculty, university administrators and IT to assess campus needs and manage risk, ethics, and ROI.
• Serves as a liaison to AI Governance Council, data governance and security teams to ensure responsible AI implementations.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning concepts.
• Proven track record in developing project roadmaps and executing strategic plans.
• Advanced problem solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable executive recommendations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills tailored for engaging with diverse university stakeholders and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000. Maximum Starting Salary: $125,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition remission.
• Generous time off.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Office environment: employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.