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UMass Boston
Emerging Technology Strategist
AI
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Edtech.com's Summary
UMass Boston is hiring an Emerging Technology Strategist to provide technical, operational, and applied leadership for evaluating, piloting, and supporting emerging technologies, particularly AI platforms, innovation tools, and MakerSpace (3D printing) environments. Reporting to the Director for Emerging Technology, Innovation & Digital Accessibility, the Strategist translates innovation strategy into hands-on execution, working closely with faculty, researchers, staff, students, and IT partners across the university. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Boston, MA.
- Serve as technical lead for evaluating, piloting, and supporting emerging technologies, including AI platforms and instructional tools.
- Support AI pilots and early-stage deployments aligned with institutional AI governance, security, and responsible-use frameworks.
- Conduct technical evaluations of emerging technologies for institutional fit, security, accessibility, and support requirements.
- Coordinate with Information Security, Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, and Academic Technology teams during evaluations.
- Manage day-to-day technical and operational activities of Technovation and MakerSpace environments, including workshops and demonstrations.
- Supervise, train, and mentor student employees supporting innovation labs and MakerSpace operations.
- Coordinate pilot programs and proofs of concept, documenting outcomes, risks, and recommendations.
- Provide technical content and hands-on demonstrations supporting technology training and adoption initiatives.
- Evaluate accessibility considerations during technology pilots and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or Educational Technology and 5+ years of emerging technology experience required; higher education and AI/XR/3D printing experience preferred.
Emerging Technology Strategist Full Description
General Summary
The Emerging Technology Strategist provides in-person technical, operational, and applied leadership for the evaluation, piloting, implementation, and day-to-day support of emerging technologies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. This role translates innovation strategy into hands-on execution, ensuring that new technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence (AI), innovation platforms, and MakerSpace (3D Printing) environments, are responsibly introduced, effectively supported, and positioned for broader institutional adoption.
Reporting to the Director for Emerging Technology, Innovation & Digital Accessibility, the Strategist serves as the primary technical lead for evaluating, piloting, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies and innovation initiatives, working closely with faculty, researchers, staff, students, and IT partners.
Examples of Duties
Emerging Technology & AI Technical Leadership
The Emerging Technology Strategist provides in-person technical, operational, and applied leadership for the evaluation, piloting, implementation, and day-to-day support of emerging technologies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. This role translates innovation strategy into hands-on execution, ensuring that new technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence (AI), innovation platforms, and MakerSpace (3D Printing) environments, are responsibly introduced, effectively supported, and positioned for broader institutional adoption.
Reporting to the Director for Emerging Technology, Innovation & Digital Accessibility, the Strategist serves as the primary technical lead for evaluating, piloting, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies and innovation initiatives, working closely with faculty, researchers, staff, students, and IT partners.
Examples of Duties
Emerging Technology & AI Technical Leadership
- Serve as the technical lead for evaluating, piloting, and supporting emerging technologies, including AI platforms, instructional tools, and innovation technologies.
- Conduct hands-on testing, configuration, documentation, and operational readiness assessments of emerging tools.
- Support AI pilots and early-stage deployments in alignment with institutional AI governance, security, and responsible-use frameworks.
- Provide technical consultation and subject-matter expertise to faculty, staff, researchers, and students adopting emerging technologies.
Emerging Technology Evaluation & Roadmap
- Conduct technical evaluations of emerging technologies to determine institutional fit, operational readiness, security considerations, accessibility impacts, and support requirements.
- Coordinate with Information Security, Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, and Academic Technology teams during technology evaluations.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the university's emerging technology roadmap.
Innovation Platforms, Technovation & MakerSpace Operations
- Manage day-to-day technical and operational activities of Technovation and MakerSpace environments, supporting innovation programming, workshops, and demonstrations.
- Supervise, train, and mentor student employees supporting innovation labs and MakerSpace operations.
- Ensure innovation spaces operate in a manner that is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with institutional expectations.
Pilot Programs, Vendor Engagement & Evaluation
- Coordinate and support pilot programs, proofs of concept, and limited-scale deployments of emerging technologies.
- Assist with vendor demonstrations, evaluations, and trials, providing technical input and operational feedback.
- Document pilot outcomes, including benefits, risks, operational requirements, and accessibility considerations.
Training, Adoption & Collaboration
- Provide technical content and advanced support for training and adoption initiatives.
- Contribute hands-on demonstrations, advanced workshops, and use-case examples related to emerging technologies.
- Act as a liaison between technology teams and users engaged in innovation projects.
Accessibility & Responsible Technology Use
- Evaluate accessibility considerations during emerging technology pilots and lab-based implementations.
- Identify accessibility risks or gaps and collaborate with the Digital Experience & Accessibility Specialist on mitigation strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing emerging technologies or applied technical environments.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience evaluating, piloting, and supporting new technologies.
- Experience working directly with end users in applied or instructional technology contexts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education, research, or innovation lab environments.
- Familiarity with AI tools, prototyping platforms, XR technologies, or 3D Printing ecosystems.
- Experience supervising or mentoring student employees.
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