Director of Enterprise AI Development

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00629PO26

Job Family
Information Technology

Job Function
IT Business Systems Analysis

Market Title
Director, IT Business Systems Analysis

Link to Market Title
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Job Level
E0 - Directors and Executives

Business Title (Internal Title)
Director of Enterprise AI Development

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Division of Information Technology

Department
IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Range
Unclassified

Market Range
MRO - $135,866 $173,229 $210,592

Anticipated Hiring Range
$135,866 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy
On-site in Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Information Technology

About

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Shape the Future of Data Analytics at One of America's Most Beautiful Campuses

Join the University of South Carolina in Columbia, the vibrant capital city of one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. As we revolutionize our digital landscape, we are seeking an experienced leader to serve as our Director of Enterprise AI Development. Help us transform South Carolina's flagship campus into a nationally recognized hub for innovation and data-driven excellence.

In this high-impact, on-site role, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative AI development initiatives and turn emerging technologies into secure, scalable solutions that serve the university community. You will work at the intersection of technology, innovation, and higher education while helping establish as a leader in the responsible adoption and use of AI for academic, research, and administrative success.

The Director of Enterprise AI Development provides strategic leadership, management, and technical oversight for the university's enterprise AI development efforts. This role leads a dynamic team of developers, application analysts, and research facilitators and works closely with university stakeholders and IT partners. The director guides AI adoption, integration, and development, implementing secure and scalable solutions aligned with institutional priorities and recommended practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Enterprise AI Development team.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of enterprise AI solutions for the university and its extended campuses.
• Partner with university leadership, academic units, governance groups, and other stakeholders to identify needs and translate them into effective solutions.
• Modernize the institution's enterprise AI capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI or software development programs or projects.
• Brings strategic vision and operational excellence to IT service delivery.
• Thrives in a collaborative culture where curiosity and innovation are valued.

Why Join Us?

• Lead high-impact AI adoption, development, and integration initiatives that support decision-making across the University of South Carolina and its extended campuses.
• Build and develop a talented team while helping shape the university's AI adoption and development capabilities and data-informed culture.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across a complex higher education environment on projects that have meaningful institutional impact.

Perks of the University of South Carolina

• Join a major public research university with opportunities to work on complex, meaningful technology and data initiatives.
• Collaborate with talented professionals across the university system.
• Enjoy a professional environment that emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Work in a role that offers opportunities to contribute to the strategic and operational success of the university.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as AWS, Microsoft, Google AI/ML engineering or specializations.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as ITIL, Agile Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise software development, AI application development, systems integration, or related technology disciplines.
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory or managerial experience leading technical or software development teams.
• Experience implementing enterprise AI platforms/integrations, generative AI technologies, machine learning applications, or intelligent automation solutions.
• Experience managing complex technology portfolios and vendor relationships.
• Experience working within higher education, healthcare, government, or other large, complex organizations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with higher education, enterprise technology environments, and business processes.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and directing projects while supervising and leading individuals with varied skill sets to work effectively as a team.
• Proven effectiveness collaborating across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Team Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff on the Enterprise AI development team in the Division of Information Technology.
• Working with the AVP for IT Enterprise AI, Data, and Research Computing and governance groups, establish departmental priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Promote professional development and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Establish technical standards, development methodologies, coding practices, and architectural guidelines for AI-enabled solutions, integrations, and related technology initiatives.
• Guide the evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI technologies, platforms, and development tools supporting academic, research, and administrative needs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with university priorities.
• Manage project portfolios, allocate resources, and monitor progress toward strategic objectives.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Working with the AVP for IT Enterprise AI, Data, and Research Computing, collaborate with university leadership, faculty, researchers, administrative units, and IT teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled solutions.
• Partner with enterprise applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, research computing, data, governance, and application teams to ensure successful implementation of AI initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on AI strategy, governance, and responsible development and implementation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure alignment of project priorities and business requirements.
• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design discussions, and stakeholder consultations.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Service Innovation

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Promote responsible experimentation through pilot projects and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for AI adoption aligned with institutional goals and technology strategy.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance AI adoption, automation, intelligent workflows, service delivery, and user experience.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, tools, and methodologies in higher education AI innovation and recommend enhancements to university capabilities.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Application Quality Assurance, Maintenance & Security Oversight

• Establish monitoring, testing, quality assurance, and performance measurement processes for AI-enabled applications, services, and supporting systems.
• Ensure AI applications and supporting systems meet university standards for reliability, performance, accessibility, scalability, and maintainability.
• Oversee secure software development practices and integration of cybersecurity principles throughout the application lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, data governance standards, privacy regulations, licensing requirements, and responsible AI principles.
• Direct lifecycle management activities, including maintenance, upgrades, vendor coordination, incident response, and technical debt reduction.
• Work collaboratively with security, compliance, and risk management teams to identify and mitigate technology risks.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform other duties assigned by the AVP for IT Enterprise AI, Data, and Research Computing in order to support the strategic and operational needs of the division, university, and university system.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain awareness of emerging trends, regulations, and recommended practices.
• Support university committees, working groups, special projects, system-wide initiatives, and executive requests as needed.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
08/24/2026

Job Close Date
10/08/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 08, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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