AI and Innovation Technologist

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick time

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College is seeking an innovative AI and Innovation Technologist to design, develop, implement, and support AI-enabled technology solutions that enhance college operations, workforce initiatives, and digital services.

The ideal candidate will have experience with AI, application development, automation platforms, APIs, databases, and cloud technologies, plus the ability to learn new tools quickly.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CS/IT/Web Design with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AI, automation, application development, and emerging technology platforms.
• Experience with programming, scripting, APIs, databases, web technologies, cloud-based apps or low-code platforms.
• Ability to evaluate AI models and integrate services into applications and workflows.
• Ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and apply new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and enhance AI-enabled apps, systems, dashboards, and automations.
• Integrate AI models, APIs, databases, and cloud services into new and existing systems.
• Develop AI-powered solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Prototype, pilot, evaluate, and refine AI solutions with user feedback.
• Ensure data security, privacy, accessibility, and responsible AI governance in projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AI

Automation

Application development

Emerging tech

Scripting

Cloud apps

Web technologies

Education

Associate’s degree (CS/IT/Web Design)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

APIs

Databases

Cloud services

Low-code/No-code

Programming

Web development

Job description

Title: AI and Innovation Technologist

Salary Range: $43,000-$48,000

Contract Term Length:12 Months

Standard Hours:37.5

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is seeking an innovative and technically skilled AI and Innovation Technologist to design, develop, implement, and support AI-enabled technology solutions that support college operations, workforce initiatives, and digital services. This position will develop AI-supported IT systems, tools, applications, automations, and digital products that address identified business, operational, and training needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience with artificial intelligence technologies, application and web development, automation platforms, APIs, databases, cloud-based technologies, and emerging development tools, along with the ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies as they evolve. This is a full-time, one-year assignment. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Job Duties:

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and enhance AI-enabled applications, systems, web-based tools, dashboards, automations, workflows, and digital products that support college operations, workforce initiatives, and organizational needs.
• Integrate AI models, APIs, databases, cloud services, third-party platforms, and other technologies into new and existing systems using programming, scripting, low-code/no-code platforms, and emerging development tools.
• Develop and implement AI-powered solutions and automations that streamline processes, reduce repetitive work, improve access to information, increase operational efficiency, and address identified business and workforce needs.
• Prototype, pilot, evaluate, and refine emerging AI and technology solutions; gather user feedback; troubleshoot and enhance developed solutions; and assist with testing, deployment, user acceptance, and broader implementation.
• Manage multiple technology projects and priorities while meeting established timelines; apply appropriate practices related to data security, privacy, accessibility, responsible AI use, and technology governance; and remain current with emerging AI, automation, application development, and other technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, or Web Design) and four (4) years of relevant work experience or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, generative AI, automation, application development, and emerging technology platforms.
• Ability to design and develop practical technology solutions based on organizational and user needs.
• Experience with programming, scripting, APIs, databases, web technologies, cloud-based applications, or low-code/no-code development platforms.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate AI models and services into applications, workflows, and digital products.
• Ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and apply new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.