Senior AI Programmer Analyst

University of New England

Maine

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan with 8% match

Extensive paid leave

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of New England is seeking a Senior AI Programmer Analyst to advance AI and machine learning solutions within its academic and administrative practices. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing AI models, ensuring adherence to data governance, and fostering collaboration across various departments.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant experience in enterprise systems. Responsibilities also include mentoring and implementing AI governance standards across the institution.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years experience in enterprise systems administration.
Proficiency in programming languages like SQL, Python, Java, or Groovy.
Experience with enterprise platforms like Ellucian Banner or Workday.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy AI/ML models and applications.
Collaborate with technical teams for secure and scalable solutions.
Apply responsible AI principles and conduct evaluations.

Skills

AI/ML model development

Python programming

API integration

Data governance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Hugging Face

SQL

Job description

The Senior AI Programmer Analyst is an individual contributor responsible for the design, development, deployment, and ongoing optimization of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that advance the university’s academic, administrative, and research missions. Reporting to the Director of Data, Intelligence, and Automation or designated ITS leadership, this role serves as a subject matter expert in applied AI and works in close collaboration with ITS teams, academic departments, and institutional stakeholders to deliver responsible, scalable, and impactful AI capabilities. The Senior AI Programmer Analyst applies deep technical expertise to solve complex problems, leads the development of AI standards and best practices, and ensures all solutions align with institutional policy, data governance requirements, and ethical AI principles.

Benefits Overview

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.

Responsibilities

AI Development & Implementation

Design, build, test, and deploy AI/ML models, pipelines, and applications
Develop solutions using large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG)
Write clean, maintainable code (primarily in Python) following best practices
Evaluate and implement AI tools, frameworks, and platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain)
Build and maintain data pipelines to support model training and deployment

Enterprise Integration & Collaboration

Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems (ERP, SIS, CRM, LMS, etc.) using APIs and modern architectures
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and high‑performing
Support data quality efforts and develop monitoring tools to track model performance

AI Governance & Responsible Use

Apply responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and data privacy
Conduct model evaluations, bias assessments, and risk analyses
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
Contribute to AI governance frameworks and documentation

Technical Leadership & Engagement

Serve as a technical resource and mentor for AI‑related work
Lead knowledge‑sharing activities and promote AI literacy across the organization
Partner with stakeholders to define use cases and translate technical concepts into clear solutions
Participate in projects, working groups, and AI strategy initiatives
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise systems administration, configuration, development, or support in a complex multi‑system environment.
Demonstrated experience with at least one major enterprise student information and/or ERP platform (for example, Ellucian Banner, Oracle Student, Workday Student, or equivalent).
Experience developing and maintaining system integrations using APIs, ETL tools, middleware platforms, or file‑based exchange methods.
Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages relevant to enterprise systems development (for example, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Java, Groovy, or Apex).
Solid understanding of relational database concepts and the ability to write and optimize complex queries for reporting, integration, and troubleshooting purposes.
Knowledge of enterprise systems security administration, role‑based access control, and data governance principles.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate functional requirements into effective technical solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and system behavior to non‑technical functional partners.
Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries with diverse stakeholders including administrative offices, academic departments, and external vendors.
Commitment to data privacy, information security, and institutional policy compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multiple enterprise platforms spanning student, ERP, SIS, HR, financial, and CRM functions in a higher education setting.
Hands‑on experience with Salesforce or another enterprise CRM platform, including configuration, custom development, and integration.
Familiarity with higher education‑specific data standards and reporting requirements (for example, IPEDS, NSC, Common App, state reporting).
Experience with identity management and single sign‑on integration (for example, LDAP, SAML, Shibboleth, Microsoft Entra ID) as it relates to enterprise system access.
Knowledge of cloud‑hosted enterprise platform models (SaaS) and experience managing vendor‑hosted system environments.
Experience supporting or participating in major enterprise system implementations or upgrades.
Relevant vendor or platform certifications (for example, Salesforce Administrator, Workday Pro, Ellucian certifications).
Experience with agile or iterative delivery methods in an enterprise systems context.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Additional Note

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

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