Program Manager, AI Enablement

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Program Manager, AI Engagement & Enablement in Fairfax, VA. You will lead the university's AI ambassador program, recruit and mentor student ambassadors, and coordinate activities with Microsoft and campus partners.

You will oversee a small team, drive engagement, measure outcomes, and report on program effectiveness to support responsible AI adoption across the university community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, training, or higher education administration.
• Experience supervising student employees or ambassadors.
• Experience coordinating programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience planning events and outreach initiatives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, and digital productivity technologies.
• Knowledge of program management and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the AI ambassador and engagement programs across the university.
• Recruits, onboards, trains, and mentors student ambassadors; oversees assignments and outreach.
• Coordinates workshops, demonstrations, and engagement activities; maintains regular meetings and professional development.
• Liaises with Microsoft representatives, university stakeholders, and technical staff; ensures program sustainability.
• Tracks participation, metrics, and outcomes; prepares reports and recommendations.
• Supervises 2–3 AI program staff; sets goals and development plans; fosters collaboration and service excellence.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Training

Student engagement

Organizational development

Customer experience

Educational technology

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Data-informed decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft 365

Job description

Department: Information Technology

Classification: Program Admin Specialist 2

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 05

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides technology and collaborative solutions that contribute to and facilitate innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students and faculty of the George Mason University community. ITS works transparently to drive excellence in teaching, research, and administrative operations.

About the Position:

The Program Manager, AI Engagement & Enablement is responsible for leading the University's AI ambassador and engagement programs designed to increase AI literacy, responsible adoption, and practical application across the university community. Reporting to the Executive Director for IT Customer Experience, this position oversees ambassador recruitment, onboarding, professional development, project coordination, and community engagement activities while collaborating with Microsoft, university stakeholders, AI Analysts, and technical development teams.

Responsibilities:

AI Enablement & Ambassador Program Management

• Manages the Microsoft Copilot Student Ambassador Program as a key component of the university’s AI enablement strategy;
• Recruits, onboards, trains, supervises, mentors, and evaluates student ambassadors;
• Coordinates ambassador assignments, outreach efforts, workshops, demonstrations, presentations, and engagement activities;
• Facilitates regular meetings, training opportunities, and professional development experiences for ambassadors;
• Serves as the primary liaison between student ambassadors, Microsoft representatives, university stakeholders, program partners and technical staff; and
• Develops processes and resources that support ambassador effectiveness and program sustainability.

Program Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Tracks participation, engagement, utilization, and program effectiveness metrics;
• Collects and analyses feedback from program participants and stakeholders;
• Prepares reports, presentations, and recommendations related to AI enablement initiatives and program outcomes;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of AI literacy, outreach, and engagement efforts and recommend improvements; and
• Supports data-informed decision-making related to future AI initiatives and investments.

Leadership & Management

• Directly supervises and develops a team of 2-3 AI program staff;
• Establishes goals, priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans for team members;
• Fosters a collaborative, customer-focused, and innovative team environment;
• Allocates resources and workload to support institutional priorities and service demands; and
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance management consistent with university policies and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, training, student engagement, higher education administration, organizational development, customer experience, educational technology, or related areas;
• Experience supervising student employees, ambassadors, peer educators, interns, or volunteers;
• Experience coordinating programs, initiatives, or projects involving multiple stakeholders;
• Experience planning, organizing, and implementing events, educational programs, outreach efforts, or engagement initiatives;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 applications, and digital productivity technologies;
• Knowledge of program management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement practices;
• Knowledge of training, education, outreach, or user engagement methodologies;
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
• Ability to lead and coordinate complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders;
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and support student employees and ambassadors;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously; and
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Experience working in higher education;
• Experience managing university-wide initiatives or programs;
• Experience supporting AI technologies, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, digital transformation, or technology adoption initiatives;
• Experience supporting technology adoption, change management, or digital transformation efforts;
• Experience developing educational programs, workshops, training initiatives, learning resources, or engagement initiatives;
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, emerging technologies, and responsible AI practices;
• Knowledge of higher education environments, student development principles, and academic operations; and
• Ability to foster innovation while balancing institutional priorities and responsible use considerations.

Posting Open Date: October 27, 2026

Posting Close Date: November 10, 2026

Open Until Filled: No