Virginia's Community College System is hiring an AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator. The role coordinates implementation of the system's AI Strategic Plan across its 23 colleges, connecting college AI leads, governance groups, and system teams in IT, teaching and learning, workforce, student support, and institutional research. The coordinator tracks progress, supports responsible AI use, and works from the system office in Richmond.
Highlights
Coordinate rollout of the VCCS AI Strategic Plan across colleges, aligning initiatives with the plan's four strategy pillars and governance structures.
Track progress and performance measures for AI initiatives and report on them to college leaders and executive leadership.
Advance AI use cases, policy, training resources, the AI Playbook, and vendor coordination with Information Technology, Teaching and Learning, Workforce, Student Support, and Institutional Research.
Work with the College AI Leads and Communities of Practice to promote consistent, responsible implementation of AI across the system.
Show experience leading or coordinating system-wide technology, academic, workforce, or digital transformation initiatives, with an understanding of AI tools in higher education instruction, operations, and student support.
Synthesize complex policy, technology, and implementation information into clear guidance, using Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel for project tracking and reporting.
Preferred experience includes AI governance and risk frameworks, supporting faculty learning communities, and working in a community college or multi-institution environment.
Pay range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually, with potential hybrid telework and travel to colleges and the System Office as required.
AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator Full Description
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | AI Strategy and Implementation Coordinator Role Title | Prog Admin Specialist III Role Code | 19213-SW FLSA | Exempt Pay Band | 06 Position Number | 261R0070 Agency | VCCS-System Office Division | System Office (Div) Work Location | Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range | $85,000 to $95,000 annually Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time | Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Potential for hybrid telework options. Sensitive Position | No Job Description |
Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
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. Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required 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.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | Travel as required to colleges and System Office.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4826P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 10/26/2026 Job Close Date | 11/02/2026 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | https://www.vccs.edu/ Contact Name | Patsy Rose Email | [email protected] Phone Number | 8048194938 Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155 Additional Information | This position is defined as a restricted classified position and is dependent upon the continuation of funding. The individual hired will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development. Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102495
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