UA AI Experience Program Manager

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 209602 - UA Teaching Academy

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University .

Job Summary: The UA AI Experience Program Manager oversees the day-to-day administration of the UA AI Experience course, including enrollment management, grading, participant support, and digital badge issuance for all faculty, staff, and students affiliated with the University. Designs and supports programming, learning resources, and instructional materials focused on responsible and effective uses of generative AI in teaching and learning. Collaborates closely with faculty, instructional technology professionals, and campus partners to create professional development opportunities, resources, and communities of practice focused on responsible and effective AI use. Oversees AI training for instructional personnel while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, ethical guidelines, and academic integrity standards.

Additional Department Summary: Implements and evaluates generative AI initiatives that support teaching and learning at the University. Facilitates the UA AI Experience course for faculty, staff, and students. Stays aware of emerging AI tools, trends, and research to inform practical applications that enhance teaching and learning.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of instructional technology, curriculum development, and/or program management experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of instructional technology, curriculum development, and/or program management experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficient with instructional technology tools, learning management systems, e-learning development tools, web editing platforms, CRM products, and database platforms. Knowledge and expertise in the Blackboard Ultra LMS, Credly digital badging platform, and other software tools and systems built into the course.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience and demonstrated success using generative AI tools.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s poster.

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