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Assistant Director, AI & Service Innovation

Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZFull-time$85,700 per year

This position leads the planning, delivery, and ongoing governance of AI, conversational technology, and workflow automation initiatives supporting university service operations. It manages staff, contractors, cross-functional projects, and the pipeline of proposed improvements, translating institutional needs into prioritized programs. The role partners with academic and administrative units, integrates solutions with enterprise platforms, and uses service metrics and analytics to improve efficiency and user outcomes. It also establishes safeguards for responsible AI, data protection, transparency, and compliance with university requirements. This opportunity suits an experienced technology or service-innovation manager who can lead change, build trusted partnerships, communicate with diverse audiences, and foster an inclusive, psychologically safe team culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience, including two years managing, or equivalent preparationExperience leading AI, automation, digital transformation, or process improvement initiativesExperience managing technology, AI, or automation teams and contractorsKnowledge of conversational AI, automation platforms, enterprise integrations, and service operationsUnderstanding of responsible AI, data privacy, security, governance, and human oversightStrong leadership, communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
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Tempe public university with AI degrees, the MacroTechnology Works chip research hub, robotics programs and autonomous vehicle research.

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