AI Literacy Fellow Posting Number:

494067

Type of Position:

Full-time

Location:

Poughkeepsie, NY

Categories:

Administration Position Title:

AI Literacy Fellow Department/School:

Digital Education Salary/Pay Rate:

$65,000 - $75,000

Job Summary:

Marist University invites applications for an AI Literacy Fellow to advance the university's vision for responsible, applied artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, and operations. This position plays a key role in building a scalable, campuswide AI learning ecosystem that supports faculty, staff, and students in developing practical AI fluency. The Fellow ensures that programming is tailored to the distinct contexts and learning needs of each population, including a differentiated approach to student AI literacy. The AI Literacy Fellow serves as a connector across academic and administrative units—designing and delivering training, consulting on use cases, and developing resources that promote ethical, effective AI adoption. The Fellow works closely with the Office of Digital Education and collaborates with leadership of the Marist + AI, AI Academy, and Center for Teaching and Learning to align programming with institutional priorities. This is a hands-on, implementation-focused role suited to a professional with experience in teaching, presenting, and ing AI tools in educational or organizational contexts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred in education, instructional design, educational technology, or related field)

1-3 years of experience teaching, presenting, or facilitating training on AI literacy, digital tools, or emerging technologies

Demonstrated experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) in educational or professional contexts

Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills

Ability to translate technical concepts into accessible, practical applications

Experience collaborating across teams or departments

Essential Functions:

AI Literacy Training & Program Delivery Design and deliver AI literacy programming including workshops, demonstrations, office hours, and short courses for faculty, staff, and students.

Provide practical, audience-specific training for faculty, staff, and students

Promote responsible and effective use of generative AI tools in academic and operational settings Departmental Consultation & Engagement Partner with academic departments and administrative units to identify AI use cases

Deliver customized guidance aligned with disciplinary norms and workflows

Support applied adoption of AI to enhance teaching, research support, and productivity Resource Development & Brightspace Enablement Develop and maintain centralized AI resource hubs in Brightspace

Create guides, tutorials, sample assignments, and policy-aligned materials

Curate evolving best practices for AI use in higher education AI Academy & Credential Pathways Support development and delivery of AI microcredentials, badges, and certificates

Track participation, engagement, and learning outcomes

Contribute to continuous improvement of credential programs Strategic Collaboration Collaborate with Marist + AI Institute leadership to align programming with institutional strategy

Provide insights from campus engagement to inform emerging initiatives Instructional & Digital Education Support Partner with instructional designers and faculty to integrate AI into course design

Support AI-informed assignments, assessment strategies, and usage policies Community Building & Continuous Improvement Facilitate communities of practice and learning networks

Gather feedback and assess program effectivenessShare emerging practices across campus Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education, faculty development, or instructional design

Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace)

Experience developing online learning materials or microcredentials

Knowledge of ethical and responsible AI frameworks (e.g., bias, privacy, academic integrity)

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3

Professional References Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package

•. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. Unlimited paid sick time.

14+ paid holidays per year.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

Life insurance.

Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.

403(b) defined contribution plan:

First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.

University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.

Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.

Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.

403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.

Tuition Benefits:

• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

•Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may at the discretion of the University. About the

Department/School:

As a leader in educational applications of technology, Information Technology (IT) offers students, faculty, and staff access to advanced technologies to help promote a strong sense of community. A distinguishing feature of the Marist education is the manner in which information technology is used in support of teaching, learning, and scholarship. This environment creates a strong applied research culture and includes Marist students as young paraprofessionals, which makes Marist unique within higher education. Marist IT staff come from diverse career and educational backgrounds. Our community of technologists collaborate to support a commitment to excellence with 80 staff members within 15 departments, more than 200 student paraprofessionals, and a 24/7/365 operation. Effort, talent, and commitment are rewarded and recognized within the division both internally by leadership, and externally through numerous industry accolades and awards. No two days are ever the same while working in IT. With our focus on open-source technology and innovation, we are committed to finding more effective and practical ways to use technology to meet institutional goals. We are looking for excellence, attention to detail, strong ownership of one's work, and exceptional problem solving and project management skills. If you are a critical thinker with the ability to solve problems independently and as part of a hard-working team, we welcome your application for the AI Literacy Specialist position.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time Classification:

Administrative (Exempt) Months per

Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Hours per

Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus Number of Position Openings:

1