Assistant Vice President for Data and AI

The AVP for Data and AI will spearhead university-wide efforts to organize and scale the administrative use of AI, data and analytics – providing strategic and operational direction to shape and execute this effort.
Reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology and CIO, the AVP DAI will foster collaboration across administrative, academic support, and research support domains. The role is vital to enabling CMU’s staff, faculty, researchers, and students to benefit from AI and data capabilities that are safe, effective, and operationally sound. This is primarily an administrative transformation and operational excellence role: the Assistant Vice President will help CMU use AI, data, analytics, and automation to streamline business processes, improve service delivery, reduce manual effort, strengthen decision support, increase data quality, and improve the effectiveness of core university operations.
The planning that led to the creation of this role envisions the AVP DAI building a high-performing team with capabilities in AI operations, data governance, analytics, business process improvement, product management, change management, and stakeholder engagement. The ambition is to move CMU from experimentation to repeatable institutional capability. This role will focus on building durable services, governed platforms, improved workflows, measurable productivity, and better institutional outcomes.
University sponsors of this initiative intend for the AVP DAI to establish a clear operating model for AI and data that does three things at once:
* Enables responsible innovation and productive use of AI and data across the administrative enterprise
* Reduces administrative burden and compliance, security, and reputational risk for the university
* Provides durable governance, platforms, and expertise that scale with demand and deliver measurable value
The role is not intended to replace academic leadership in AI, faculty research expertise, or college-based innovation. Rather, it will create the administrative and technology foundation that enables responsible adoption at scale – supporting the education and research missions operationally while maintaining clear role boundaries with academic governance.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

IT Management

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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