AI Engine Associate Director

The College of Engineering (CoE) is seeking an Associate Director to lead the AI Engine initiative in collaboration with Purdue Engineering Think AI Initiative and the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program . The AI Engine Associate Director will provide strategic, operational, and external engagement leadership for the AI Engine program within CoE to prepare the next generation of engineers with cutting-edge AI curricula, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary training that meet national and global workforce needs.

This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

• Launch and manage the operations of the AI Engine initiative within the College of Engineering (CoE) in collaboration with Purdue Engineering Think AI Initiative and the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program .
• Develop and steward strategic external partnerships with government including defense and intelligence communities, industry, and multi-university partners, and lead operational efforts to support those partnerships
• Instruct one or two sections of AI Engine teams with VIP, manage and mentor AI Engine lecturers, and will oversee development of curriculum in collaboration with the faculty leaders of VIP, Think AI, and AI Engine teams to support AI Engine projects more broadly.

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.

For more information about our department, please visit:

• College of Engineering, Purdue University   https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
• External Recognitions Program    https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
• College of Engineering's Social Media   https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social

Education and Experience:

• M.S. or M.B.A. with 6 to 7 years of Data Science/AI/ML experience 
• Or B.S. with 8 to 9 years of Data Science/AI/ML experience acceptable. 
• Experience developing and stewarding internal and external partnerships 
• Experienced manager; experience with budgets and planning; experience with sponsored research projects also preferred.
• Industry experience and experience mentoring project-based courses preferred.

Skills needed:

• Organized
• Immediately responsive
• People-person
• Interacts well with faculty, students, external partners, and university partners stakeholders
• Proficient at managing legal, technical, and financial agreements
• Flexible ability to travel
• LIMITED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Lift and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs.

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately  

Compensation Information:
Professional 5
Pay Band S080
Job Code#20002089
 
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

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