AI Education Architect & Programs Lead

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah's Academic and Professional Programs in Continuing Education seeks an innovative Program Specialist for AI and Emerging Technologies to expand the University’s portfolio of applied education for adult learners, campus partners, and organizations across Utah.

Reporting to the Senior Director of APP, this role designs, develops, and delivers practical, accessible AI learning experiences that help professionals apply emerging AI technologies responsibly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments with employers and campus partners to identify emerging workforce needs and translate those needs into new educational offerings.
• Design and teach AI workshops, courses and customized training in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Deliver applied instruction in topics such as generative AI, prompt engineering, AI literacy, responsible AI use, workflow automation, and emerging workplace applications.
• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve AI curriculum using learner, employer, and market feedback to ensure programs remain relevant and scalable.
• Expand the AI at Work Micro-credential and develop new offerings aligned with workforce needs in areas such as healthcare, leadership, business, project management, and higher education.
• Partner with University departments, businesses, government agencies, and healthcare organizations to assess needs and design customized AI education that advances organizational goals and workforce capability.
• Collaborate across Academic and Professional Programs—including Custom and Private Training—to identify opportunities, expand organizational partnerships, and integrate AI into existing educational offerings.
• Monitor AI technologies, workforce trends, and the competitive landscape to ensure University programming remains relevant, distinctive, ethically grounded, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Job description

University of Utah's Academic and Professional Programs in Continuing Education seeks an innovative Program Specialist for AI and Emerging Technologies to expand the University’s portfolio of applied education for adult learners, campus partners, and organizations across Utah.

Reporting to the Senior Director of APP, this role designs, develops, and delivers practical, accessible AI learning experiences that help professionals apply emerging AI technologies responsibly and effectively.