Director of AI Safety University Groups (Remote)

Kairos Project; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Office access

Health insurance

Vacation policy

Team retreats

Professional development

Job summary

Kairos Project is seeking a Head of Groups to own and scale our AI safety university group initiatives. You will set strategy, pursue ambitious new directions, and build a high‑impact groups team reporting to the co‑director.

You’ll shape which programs to back and how to allocate funding across universities and organizers. You will also drive cross‑cutting efforts that connect Kairos’ broader mission with on‑the‑ground organizer support, expanding impact through regional residencies and

Qualifications

• Experienced with university groups firsthand and able to guide program strategy.
• Strong judgment about people, hiring, and investments in organizers.
• Ambitious, high agency mindset, able to own portfolio from day one.
• Willing to collaborate cross‑functionally and shape org‑wide strategy.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy for supporting AI safety university groups and determine new initiatives.
• Launch regional organizers, residencies, and focused support for top universities.
• Own funding decisions and determine which groups and organizers to back.
• Build, lead, and scale the groups team with clear roles and onboarding.
• Contribute to Kairos’ broader strategy and participate in cross‑cutting work.

Skills

University groups experience

Strategic thinking

People judgment

Leadership

Job description

Kairos Project is seeking a Head of Groups to own and scale our AI safety university group initiatives. You will set strategy, pursue ambitious new directions, and build a high‑impact groups team reporting to the co‑director.

You’ll shape which programs to back and how to allocate funding across universities and organizers. You will also drive cross‑cutting efforts that connect Kairos’ broader mission with on‑the‑ground organizer support, expanding impact through regional residencies and