AI Technologist

Rollins College; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days PTO

Holidays 10 days

Tuition for employees & families

Medical insurance

Job summary

Rollins College in Winter Park, FL seeks an AI Technologist to collaborate with faculty, integrate educational AI tools across modalities, and support multimodal assignments.

You will develop workshops, build a resource library, and provide technical support for Canvas, Kaltura, WordPress, and Microsoft 365. Emphasis on accessible design, AI ethics, and staying current with trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Experience using AI tools and promoting their adoption across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate AI tools into learning modalities.
• Develop and conduct workshops and training on AI usage.
• Create and maintain AI resource library for faculty and students.
• Provide ongoing technical support for LMS (Canvas) and tools like Kaltura, WordPress, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Skills

AI tool proficiency

Training & workshops

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Kaltura

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

AI Technologist

Job Summary

The Rollins College Information Technology Department is seeking an AI Technologist to join their team!

Providing our Community with Outstanding Experiences

• Collaborate with Faculty: Foster relationships with faculty to understand their needs. Work closely to integrate educational technologies and AI tools into face-to-face, blended, and hyflex modalities. Partner to support multimodal class assignments, providing resources, class trainings, and student support.
• Support Learning & Professional Development: Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to develop AI use cases. Create and conduct workshops, training sessions, and other events that build fluency in AI and broader instructional technology tools and pedagogical best practices.
• Resource Development & Maintenance: Develop and maintain a library of resources such as tutorials, guides, videos, and infographics supporting AI tools and instructional technologies for faculty, students, and staff.
• Provide Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for the college's LMS (Canvas), and other tools like Kaltura, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams and Copilot), Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.

Keeping our Technology Future Ready

• Foster Inclusive and Accessible Learning Environments: Embrace and embed best practices in accessibility, UDL, the ethical use of AI, and inclusion into all aspects of instructional technology and resource development.
• Actively promote these standards not only by advising but also by employing these principles in the support we provide.
• Inspire Innovation: Act as a dynamic change agent with passion and aptitude for using AI technology and demonstrating an understanding of its potential to reshape teaching, learning, and college operations. Stay up-to-date with the latest AI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Pilot Emerging Tools: Explore and experiment with new and emerging AI tools, evaluating their potential applications for teaching, learning, and institutional operations.
• Resource Management: Manage AI tool licenses and subscriptions, including provisioning user access, tracking renewals, and maintaining accurate usage records.

Building a Sustainable and Support Model

• Contribute to a Collaborative Team: Actively contribute as a cohesive team member, providing support and working in concert with colleagues within the instructional technology team and the broader IT department.
• Commit to a culture of shared goals, mutual support, and open communication to enhance team effectiveness and achieved departmental objectives.
• Manage Projects: Utilize project management software to plan, coordinate, and execute a range of individual and team-based projects.
• Sustainable AI Adoption: Guide the ethical, effective use of AI in teaching, learning, and college operations, including AI-assisted content creation and integration, for faculty, students, and staff.
• Communicate AI Trends: Create and maintain a regular cadence of AI newsletters communicating emerging trends, tools, and best practices, initially for the internal IT team, with plans to expand to the broader campus community.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Bachelors' degree from an accredited university or college.
• Experience using AI tools and supporting their adoption across an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with education software and systems.
• Experience working in higher education environment.
• Classroom teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication & Visual Design
  • Ability to design simple, user-friendly, accessible, and visually appealing resources (e.g., PPTs, infographics, social media posts, video shorts, etc.)
  • Ability to communicate effectively (i.e., clearly, collegially, openly, accessibly) with diverse groups including those with varying levels of technical skills
  • Excel in active listening and problem diagnosis, adeptly interpreting and understanding user issues, even when expressed without technical clarity.
• Instructional Design & Pedagogy
  • Knowledge of (and ability to apply) Universal Design for Learning and other instructional design theories and pedagogical methods
  • Knowledge of online, hybrid (blended), and hyflex teaching strategies and best practices
  • Ability to locate and understand scholarly research on teaching & learning and then apply and share that knowledge
  • Understanding of ethical considerations around AI use in education, such as academic integrity and appropriate use.
• Collaboration
  • Ability to identify, develop, and facilitate engaging, accessible, user-centered, and high-value professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to work well with diverse groups and academic disciplines
  • Ability to both apply a collaborative approach to projects and challenges and make independent judgments/decisions within established guidelines
• Organization & Adaptability
  • Ability to adapt to changes in technologies, particularly emerging AI tools, and assist others in doing the same
  • Strong project management skills (i.e., break projects down into steps, use backward planning to establish timelines, organize and prioritize workload, regularly communicate progress, and meet deadlines)
  • Flexibility in work schedule, including punctuality and the ability to work extended hours and on weekends as needed
• Technical Expertise & Tools
  • Familiarity with a wide range of academic technologies, including Generative AI, Learning Management Systems, WordPress, Podcasting and Video tools, Adobe Creative Cloud apps
  • Advanced technical and troubleshooting skills for both Mac and PC operating systems
  • Familiarity with HTML and Microsoft Excel

Work Environment

• This is a campus-based, front-facing customer service position working in Winter Park, FL
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and visual strain working on a computer.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Additional Perks

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)
• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
• Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous benefits package!

Our Service Excellence Philosophy

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Additionally, we encourage you to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/.

Employment Eligibility

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 18, 2026, Presidential Proclamation and separate executive order, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Service Months

12