Director of AI and Data Solutions

New River Community College; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university is seeking a Director of AI and Data Solutions to lead AI initiatives and data projects. This remote position requires a Master's degree and strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, or Java. The successful candidate will manage AI solutions and collaborate with various departments to enhance decision-making processes. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. and experience in a higher education environment.

Benefits

Computer equipment provided

Flexibility for remote work

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong programming skills and experience with AI/ML frameworks.
• Deep understanding of data architecture and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and implementation of AI and data initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and academic departments.
• Transform decision-making using data solutions.

Skills

Programming in Python, R, SQL, or Java

Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Leadership and communication skills

Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Data integration tools experience

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field

Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Informatica

Mulesoft

Job description

Overview

Director of AI and Data Solutions at ODU. You will lead the strategic vision, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, and data integration initiatives. You will play a key leadership role in transforming how data is used to inform decision-making, improve services, and enable intelligent automation across the university. This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with IT, academic departments, institutional research, and external partners to deliver scalable and ethical data-driven solutions aligned with the university's goals.

Position Information

Location: Remote

Department: TV PRODUCTION/MEDIA

Position Type: FullTime

Type of Recruitment: General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Or a bachelor\'s in a related field with prior related work experience equivalent to a master\'s degree.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, or Java and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, pipelines, and warehousing in a complex IT environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), especially those used for AI and big data processing.
• Hands-on experience with data integration tools such as Informatica, Boomi, Mulesoft, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML solution development, data engineering, and enterprise-level data integration.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours as needed to support system implementations and upgrades.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in AI, machine learning, and data solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. is preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education or research-intensive environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise data models and common higher education systems (e.g., SIS, LMS, CRM).
• Experience implementing data lakes, lakehouses, or mesh architectures.
• Certifications in AI/ML, cloud architecture, or data integration tools.

Conditions of Employment

This is a remote position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied; high speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.

The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations. Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed. Therefore, all Division of Transformation & Technology employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.

Application Details

Job Open Date: 08/27/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Review Date: 09/08/2025

Job Close Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please complete the full application and include a resume and a work sample demostrating your usage of AI.

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity and Accessibility

Equity Statement: It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia\'s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia\'s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

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