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Bryant and Stratton College lists this Manager of AI Solutions opportunity in town of orchard park, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SYSTEM OFFICE
Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
On-site
Information Technology
Full-Time
Requisition #: MANAG
Description
Position Title: Manager of AI Solutions
Position Status : Exempt
Work Hours : Mon–Fri. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; Secondary holidays may be a scheduled work day.
Job Summary
Bryant & Stratton College seeks a System Manager of AI Solutions to serve as the institution's AI program manager, leading the planning, implementation, and governance of artificial intelligence initiatives system-wide. Reporting to the Head of Planning, Research, & Analytics, this role manages the institution's portfolio of AI-enabled vendor solutions, leads pilots and experimentation with emerging AI capabilities including agentic workflows, and operationalizes AI governance practices that support responsible adoption. The System Manager of AI Solutions serves as a visible champion for AI literacy and adoption, partnering with academic and administrative departments to identify high-value use cases and support institutional change.
AI Vendor and Product Management
Evaluate AI-enabled vendor solutions against institutional requirements, including structured pilots with defined success criteria
Monitor vendor performance against contractual commitments; document gaps and lead remediation discussions in partnership with procurement and institutional stakeholders
Maintain a portfolio view of AI-enabled tools in use across the institution, including cost, performance, and risk profile
AI Experimentation and Implementation
Design, build, and evaluate pilots of emerging AI capabilities, including large language model applications and agentic workflows, within institutional processes such as enrollment, advising, student communications, and reporting
Establish criteria for advancing successful pilots to production and retiring unsuccessful ones
Partner with IT and functional owners to ensure implementations meet security, privacy, and integration requirements
AI Governance
Maintain the institutional AI use inventory and administer the intake and risk review process for proposed AI use cases
Develop and maintain AI policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with recognized frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Ensure AI initiatives comply with applicable regulations and institutional obligations, including FERPA and accreditation standards
Support the institutional AI Steering Team, including agenda development, documentation, and follow-through on decisions
Adoption, Training, and Collaboration
Develop and deliver AI training and enablement programs for faculty and staff at varying levels of technical proficiency
Serve as an accessible institutional resource for AI-related questions and guidance
Build collaborative relationships across academic affairs, IT, finance, admissions, marketing, and student services
Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership through briefings and written reports
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three or more years of experience managing technology programs, implementations, or vendor relationships, including recent direct experience with AI or machine learning initiatives
Demonstrated hands-on experience with current AI tools, including large language model applications; candidates should be prepared to discuss specific projects during the interview process
Experience managing vendor relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for executive, technical, and general audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education or another regulated environment such as healthcare, government, or financial services
Familiarity with FERPA and data privacy considerations in an educational setting
Experience establishing a new program, governance function, or center of excellence
Experience with agentic AI frameworks, workflow automation, or AI application development
Change management or instructional design experience, with demonstrated results in driving adoption of new tools or processes
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.
Position also requires the use of computer technology/equipment.
Position requires the ability to receive information in person and over the telephone.
Position requires the ability to convey detailed and important instructions or ideas accurately.
Background Check or Licensing Requirements:
This position requires a background check.
Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may not have been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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