Title: AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator
Agency: VCCS-System Office
Location: Richmond (City) - 760
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $85,000 to $95,000 annually
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
The AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator serves as the system-level coordinator and functional connector for implementation of the VCCS AI Strategic Plan. The position fosters engagement across colleges, aligns initiatives with governance structures and the four strategy pillars, monitors progress and performance measures, and promotes consistent, responsible implementation across the system. The coordinator works cross-functionally with Information Technology, Teaching and Learning, Workforce, Student Support, Institutional Research, College AI Leads, and Communities of Practice to advance AI use cases, policy, education, workforce integration, communications, training resources, the AI Playbook, and vendor coordination activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
KSA's Required:
• Understanding of AI tools and applications in higher education, including instructional, operational, student-support, and workforce-aligned use cases.
• Knowledge of governance processes, responsible technology implementation, change management, and cross-functional facilitation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and stakeholder-engagement skills across faculty, staff, college leaders, governance bodies, and executive leadership.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy, technology, and implementation information into accessible and actionable guidance.
• Skill in project tracking, data interpretation, progress reporting, strategic communication, and management of multiple priorities.
• Commitment to ethical, safe, responsible, and student-centered digital innovation.
• Proficiency with standard project and communication tools, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel.
Education and ExperienceRequired:
A combination of relevant education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's functions successfully. Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating large-scale or systemwide technology, academic, workforce, digital-transformation, or strategic implementation initiatives.
Additional Considerations:
• Familiarity with AI policy, risk frameworks, ethical AI principles, and emerging technology trends.
• Experience supporting Communities of Practice, faculty learning communities, professional development, or systemwide communications.
• Knowledge of community college, multi-institution, or statewide higher education environments.
• Experience working in or with a community college system or another multi-institution educational environment. Prior experience with AI governance, digital strategy implementation, innovation programs, stakeholder engagement, professional development, or strategic communications at a system or statewide level.
