AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator to serve as the system-level lead for AI initiatives. You will engage across all Virginia community colleges, align initiatives with governance, and monitor progress while promoting responsible deployment.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration and strong stakeholder engagement. The position coordinates AI use cases, policy, education resources, and vendor coordination, ensuring ethical,

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large-scale or systemwide technology, academic, workforce, or digital-transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI policy, risk frameworks, and ethical AI principles.
• Experience supporting Communities of Practice, faculty learning communities, or systemwide communications.
• Knowledge of community college, multi-institution, or statewide higher education environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as system-level coordinator for implementation of the AI Strategic Plan.
• Foster engagement across colleges and align initiatives with governance structures and pillars.
• Monitor progress, performance measures, and ensure responsible implementation.
• Collaborate across IT, Teaching and Learning, Workforce, Student Support, IR, AI Leads, and Communities of Practice.
• Coordinate AI use cases, policy, education, vendor coordination, and communications.

Skills

AI strategy

Governance & change mgmt

Cross-functional facilitation

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Policy synthesis

Project tracking & reporting

Ethical, student-centered digital, and

Education

Experience leading systemwide technology/digital initiatives

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Title: AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator

Agency: VCCS-System Office

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $85,000 to $95,000 annually

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description

Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator serves as the system-level coordinator and functional connector for implementation of the VCCS AI Strategic Plan. The position fosters engagement across colleges, aligns initiatives with governance structures and the four strategy pillars, monitors progress and performance measures, and promotes consistent, responsible implementation across the system. The coordinator works cross-functionally with Information Technology, Teaching and Learning, Workforce, Student Support, Institutional Research, College AI Leads, and Communities of Practice to advance AI use cases, policy, education, workforce integration, communications, training resources, the AI Playbook, and vendor coordination activities.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA's Required

• Understanding of AI tools and applications in higher education, including instructional, operational, student-support, and workforce-aligned use cases.
• Knowledge of governance processes, responsible technology implementation, change management, and cross-functional facilitation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and stakeholder-engagement skills across faculty, staff, college leaders, governance bodies, and executive leadership.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy, technology, and implementation information into accessible and actionable guidance.
• Skill in project tracking, data interpretation, progress reporting, strategic communication, and management of multiple priorities.
• Commitment to ethical, safe, responsible, and student-centered digital innovation.
• Proficiency with standard project and communication tools, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel.

Education and Experience Required

A combination of relevant education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's functions successfully. Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating large-scale or systemwide technology, academic, workforce, digital-transformation, or strategic implementation initiatives.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with AI policy, risk frameworks, ethical AI principles, and emerging technology trends.
• Experience supporting Communities of Practice, faculty learning communities, professional development, or systemwide communications.
• Knowledge of community college, multi-institution, or statewide higher education environments.
• Experience working in or with a community college system or another multi-institution educational environment. Prior experience with AI governance, digital strategy implementation, innovation programs, stakeholder engagement, professional development, or strategic communications at a system or statewide level.