Executive Director of the Institute of Applied AI

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About the Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation:

This job posting is being advertised by Minnesota State University Moorhead on behalf of the Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation. The Minnesota State MoorheadFoundation a nonprofit organization supports Minnesota State University Moorheads mission by engaging alumni donors and friends to secure philanthropic support. Our efforts enable the institution to provide exceptional education research and community service.

Why Join Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation

The Institute of Applied AI offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI education and workforce development in the FargoMoorhead region and beyond. As the inaugural Executive Director you will lead a groundbreaking initiative that prepares students faculty and the community to thrive in an AIdriven world.

Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation is committed to innovation handson learning and interdisciplinary collaborationmaking it the ideal place to build a transformative AI institute that creates realworld impact.

Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position will be competitive and commensurate with the selected candidates background and experience. The compensation package includes a base salary plus benefits such as health care reimbursement paid time off sick time holidays and employer contributions to a retirement plan.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Provost the Executive Director of the Institute of Applied AI will lead the universitys efforts to integrate AI across academic disciplines enhance student career readiness support faculty in AIdriven pedagogy and research and drive operational efficiencies through AI adoption. The Executive Director will collaborate closely with faculty university leadership and external partners to position Minnesota State Moorhead as a regional leader in applied AI. The position will be housed within the Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation allowing for strategic flexibility in securing external funding grants and industry partnerships.

The Executive Director will serve as a key member of the Provosts Council and work in close alignment with academic affairs enrollment management institutional effectiveness and university operations. The position is responsible for building a selfsustaining office through external funding industry partnerships and innovative revenuegenerating initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibility #1: Strategic Leadership & Institutional Alignment 25%

• Serve as a member of the Provosts Council ensuring AI initiatives align with Minnesota State Moorheads academic mission and strategic priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of the Institutes vision positioning Minnesota State Moorhead as a leader in applied AI within the Minnesota State system and the region.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with faculty deans and academic leaders to integrate AI into curricula and research initiatives.
• Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness to explore AIdriven efficiencies in university operations student success and enrollment management.

Responsibility #2: Faculty Collaboration & AI Curriculum Development 20%

• Work with a faculty task force from all academic colleges to embed AI literacy and applications into existing and new programs.
• Develop faculty professional development opportunities including AI Teaching Fellows and grants for AIenhanced teaching.
• Support faculty in applied research and securing external funding for AIrelated projects.
• Provide AIrelated workshops and resources to equip faculty with tools to integrate AI into their pedagogy effectively.

Responsibility #3: Industry Partnerships & External Engagement 20%

• Establish partnerships with businesses healthcare organizations K12 education and nonprofits to connect AI learning with workforce needs.
• Collaborate with local and state agencies on AI workforce development initiatives.
• Develop funding strategies including securing grants industry sponsorships and philanthropic support to ensure the Institutes longterm sustainability.
• Serve as Minnesota State Moorheads publicfacing leader on AI applications speaking at conferences hosting events and engaging with the community.

Responsibility #4: AIEnhanced Student Learning & Career Readiness 20%

• Ensure Minnesota State Moorhead graduates gain AI skills relevant to their professions by embedding AI across disciplines.
• Expand handson AI learning experiences such as internships research collaborations and industrysponsored projects.
• Partner with Career Services to align AI learning outcomes with employer expectations and workforce trends.
• Develop cocurricular and extracurricular opportunities including AI boot camps hackathons and speaker series.

Responsibility #5: AIDriven Institutional Innovation 10%

• Identify and implement AI applications that enhance university operations student support services and decisionmaking.
• Partner with IT Institutional Research and Enrollment Management to explore AIdriven efficiencies in student success initiatives advising and recruitment.
• Develop training programs for staff and administrators to leverage AI in their roles.

Responsibility #6: Other Duties as Assigned 5%

• Serve on university committees task forces and advisory boards related to AI innovation and workforce development.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI trends to ensure Minnesota State Moorhead remains at the forefront of AI integration in higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field (AI Data Science Business Education or related discipline).
• Five or more years of experience in higher education industry or AIrelated leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing external partnerships securing funding and leading interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty staff and external stakeholders to advance AI education and research.
• Experience leading or supporting AIdriven innovation curriculum development or research initiatives.
• Excellent communication and publicspeaking skills with the ability to translate AI concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans in a complex multistakeholder environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education administration particularly in AI curriculum development faculty support or workforce partnerships.
• Success in securing external grants and industry funding.
• Familiarity with AI ethics policy considerations and responsible AI implementation.
• A strong network within AIrelated industries and workforce sectors.

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The wage range for this role is $95000 $140000 annually.

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Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV cover letter and a list of professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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