Role Snapshot
The Assistant Vice President for Research & AI Enablement provides strategic and operational leadership for the university's research ecosystem by building scalable, secure platforms that integrate AI, research computing, and digital capabilities. The role bridges research, teaching, learning, and operational innovation to drive institutional impact through discovery and applied solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and operate high-performance research computing environments and AI platforms while ensuring security and institutional alignment. Translate research capabilities into instructional innovation and operational applications by connecting with researchers, academic leadership, and stakeholders across the institution.
Skills & Tools: Strategic leadership in research computing, AI infrastructure, and digital product development with strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities. Technical expertise in high-performance computing, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts across academic and operational domains.
Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in computer science, engineering, information technology, or related field with 8+ years of progressive experience in research computing, IT leadership, or digital infrastructure management. Demonstrated experience leading research technology initiatives, managing secure computing environments, and translating research capabilities into institutional applications.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $180K–$280K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President for Research and AI Enablement provides strategic and operational leadership for the environments, platforms, and capabilities that enable, power, and operationalize the university’s research ecosystem through AI, research computing, and integrated digital capabilities.
Positioned within Digital Innovation, this role is uniquely designed to bridge research, teaching and learning, and operational innovation. It focuses on building and operating scalable, secure, and high-performance environments that support research, while translating those capabilities into broader institutional impact through instructional innovation and operational applications.
The AVP plays a critical role in connecting AI, research computing, and digital product development to enable new models of discovery, learning, and execution. By integrating these domains, the role helps translate research capabilities into applied solutions that support academic programs, institutional operations, and external partnerships.
The AVP serves as a key institutional connector, working closely with researchers, academic leadership, the University Information Security Office (UISO), and other stakeholders to ensure that research and innovation environments are aligned, secure, and responsive to evolving needs. The role also connects research, AI, and applied innovation through MonarchSphere, enabling the translation of research into scalable solutions, pilots, and real-world outcomes.