Director of AI Programs, Carle Illinois College of

at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States Job Description Director of AI Programs Carle Illinois College of Medicine University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world's first accredited engineering-based medical school, founded in 2015 through a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health. Built at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine, the college is redefining medical education, research, and clinical innovation to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities. Carle Illinois offers a supportive and innovative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to advance the college's mission and growth through collaboration, creativity, and meaningful contributions. The Carle Illinois College of Medicine embraces the university's commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit: Mission | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois. Carle Illinois College of Medicine - the world's first LCME accredited engineering-based medical school Why Work at Carle Illinois College of Medicine? Mission & Vision | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois Highlights of Benefits for University of Illinois Employees Position Summary The Director of AI Programs will support the development and implementation of institutional artificial intelligence initiatives across clinical care, research, education, operations, and innovation. Reporting to the Chief AI Officer, this position will help translate strategic priorities into organized programs, projects, and operational plans that advance the college's AI-related goals. The Director will coordinate complex initiatives involving college leadership, clinical partners, campus units, faculty, researchers, technical teams, and administrative stakeholders. This role will provide program leadership, support resource planning, monitor progress and outcomes, and help ensure AI initiatives are implemented effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with institutional priorities. The position will play a key role in advancing AI-enabled initiatives that support the college's missions in medical education, research, clinical partnership, and innovation. Duties and Responsibilities AI Programs and Operations Leadership Lead the planning, development, and execution of AI programs and initiatives across clinical care, education, research, governance, and innovation domains. Translate CAIO strategic priorities into institutional programs with defined scope, milestones, deliverables, and timelines. Identify operational risks, barriers, and dependencies and develop solutions to ensure successful program delivery. Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining alignment with institutional goals and CAIO strategy. Identify stakeholder needs and design operational approaches and program structures that support institutional adoption of AI-enabled capabilities. Institutional Leadership and Engagement Lead cross-institutional alignment and coordination of AI initiatives involving campus units, clinical partners, research groups, and administrative leadership. Represent the CAIO Office in institutional meetings and working groups as delegated. Facilitate engagement of faculty, clinicians, and administrators to support collaboration and identify opportunities for AI-enabled improvement. Communicate program goals, progress, and opportunities related to AI initiatives across stakeholders. Ensure alignment of AI initiatives with institutional priorities, governance structures and operational processes. Financial Management and Resource Planning Collaborate with the finance unit on operational planning for AI program budgets and resource allocation. Develop financial projections and resource plans for AI initiatives, pilot programs, and innovation activities. Coordinate with finance to support the development and administration of internal funding mechanisms, including pilot programs and innovation awards. Monitor program expenditures and ensure alignment with institutional financial policies. Prepare financial summaries and reports for CAIO leadership and stakeholders. Program Evaluation and Strategic Reporting Develop and implement performance metrics and evaluation frameworks for AI initiatives. Track program outcomes, operational progress, financial activity, and institutional impact. Prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations for leadership, and governance groups. Synthesize information across clinical, research, and educational domains to inform strategic decision-making. AI Innovation and Institutional... For full info follow application link. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account