Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence

Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence

Information Technology Solutions at UC Riverside is seeking a strategic and technical Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead our artificial intelligence and data science initiatives.

The role involves acting as both a technical strategist and a hands‑on expert, partnering with leaders across ITS and the campus to bring high‑impact projects to life. As a key technical leader, you will build and mentor a team of AI professionals and serve as a technical enabler for our development teams. You will drive the adoption of AI across the campus by empowering teams to integrate AI capabilities into their work—including embedding AI within custom applications, reporting, or intelligent agents—and maintain a constant pulse on solutioning to embed AI within existing products, processes, and initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape our AI capabilities and build a culture of innovation by turning challenges into powerful, AI‑driven solutions.

• Act as a proactive technical strategist and hands‑on expert in AI and data science.
• Partner with leaders across ITS and the campus to deliver high‑impact AI projects.
• Build and mentor a team of AI professionals, serving as a technical enabler for development teams.
• Drive AI adoption across the campus, empowering teams to integrate AI capabilities into applications, reporting, and intelligent agents.
• Maintain a constant pulse on solutioning to embed AI within existing products, processes, and initiatives.
• Shape the university’s AI capabilities and foster a culture of innovation.

• Current U.S. work authorization for acceptance as a UCR staff member.
• Proven experience leading AI or data science initiatives within an academic or large enterprise setting.
• Strong technical background in AI, machine learning, and data engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high‑performing technical teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to UCR’s policies and collective bargaining agreements.

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Employment type:

Full‑time (predominantly remote, occasional on‑campus visits as needed)

• Working hours based on Pacific Standard Time (PST)

• Salary range: $126,700 – $248,700 annually (up to $230,000 depending on experience and qualifications)

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. UCR is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.

Compliance with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements is required.