Syracuse University
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Data and AI
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, United States,
Job #
041247
Department Code
20701-6026
Department
Information Technology Services
Job Title
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Data and AI
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$155,000 - $190,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S7
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Enterprise Data and AI will lead and oversee the strategic direction and operational execution of the University’s enterprise data and AI initiatives. This role will be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies related to data access, governance, reporting, and analysis, ensuring that the University’s data assets are leveraged effectively and securely. The AVP will oversee the data and AI team, including engineers and data scientists.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Extensive experience in data management, data governance, and AI technologies, with a proven track record of leading successful data and AI initiatives.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
In-depth knowledge of data infrastructure, analytics, and AI tools and technologies.
Experience with regulatory compliance and data privacy standards.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive innovation.
Skills and Knowledge
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for enterprise data and generative AI that aligns with the University’s goals and objectives.
Lead the creation of policies and procedures for data governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
Drive innovation in data access, reporting, and analysis to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across the University.
Oversee generative AI technologies’ integration and application to support operational and academic functions.
Team Management:
Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, including data engineers and data scientists.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.
Allocate resources effectively to ensure the successful execution of projects and initiatives.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, including data warehouses, lakes, and pipelines.
Implement advanced analytics and AI models to derive actionable insights and support predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Monitor and report on the performance and impact of data and AI initiatives, making necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with senior leadership, academic departments, and administrative units to understand their data needs and priorities.
Act as a liaison between the data, AI teams, and other University stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and alignment.
Promote data literacy and the effective use of data and AI tools across the University community.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
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041247
Department Code
20701-6026
Department
Information Technology Services
Job Title
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Data and AI
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$155,000 - $190,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S7
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Enterprise Data and AI will lead and oversee the strategic direction and operational execution of the University’s enterprise data and AI initiatives. This role will be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies related to data access, governance, reporting, and analysis, ensuring that the University’s data assets are leveraged effectively and securely. The AVP will oversee the data and AI team, including engineers and data scientists.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Extensive experience in data management, data governance, and AI technologies, with a proven track record of leading successful data and AI initiatives.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
In-depth knowledge of data infrastructure, analytics, and AI tools and technologies.
Experience with regulatory compliance and data privacy standards.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive innovation.
Skills and Knowledge
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for enterprise data and generative AI that aligns with the University’s goals and objectives.
Lead the creation of policies and procedures for data governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
Drive innovation in data access, reporting, and analysis to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across the University.
Oversee generative AI technologies’ integration and application to support operational and academic functions.
Team Management:
Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, including data engineers and data scientists.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.
Allocate resources effectively to ensure the successful execution of projects and initiatives.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, including data warehouses, lakes, and pipelines.
Implement advanced analytics and AI models to derive actionable insights and support predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Monitor and report on the performance and impact of data and AI initiatives, making necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with senior leadership, academic departments, and administrative units to understand their data needs and priorities.
Act as a liaison between the data, AI teams, and other University stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and alignment.
Promote data literacy and the effective use of data and AI tools across the University community.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
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