Director of AI and Data Solutions

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Job Title Director of AI and Data Solutions

Department TV PRODUCTION/MEDIA

Position Number FP380A

Location Remote

Job Summary
As the Director of AI & Data Solutions at ODU , you will lead the strategic vision, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, and data integration initiatives.

You will play a key leadership role in transforming how data is used to inform decision-making, improve services, and enable intelligent automation across the university.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with IT, academic departments, institutional research, and external partners to deliver scalable and ethical data-driven solutions aligned with the university’s goals.


Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Or a bachelor’s in a related field with prior related work experience equivalent to a master’s degree.



+ Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL , or Java and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

+ Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, pipelines, and warehousing in a complex IT environment.

+ Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

+ Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS , Azure, Google Cloud), especially those used for AI and big data processing.

+ Hands-on experience with data integration tools such as Informatica, Boomi, Mulesoft, or equivalent.

+ Demonstrated experience in AI/ML solution development, data engineering, and enterprise-level data integration.

+ Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours as needed to support system implementations and upgrades.

+ Commitment to ongoing professional development in AI, machine learning, and data solutions.



Preferred Qualifications

+ A Ph.D. is preferred.

+ Experience working in a higher education or research-intensive environment.

+ Familiarity with enterprise data models and common higher education systems (e.g., SIS , LMS , CRM ).

+ Experience implementing data lakes, lakehouses, or mesh architectures.

+ Certifications in AI/ML, cloud architecture, or data integration tools.



Conditions of Employment
This is a remote position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week.

Computer equipment will be supplied; high speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.

The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.

Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.

Therefore, all Division of Transformation & Technology employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.


Job Open Date 08/27/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 09/08/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please complete the full application and include a resume and a work sample demostrating your usage of AI.


Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.



Department Information

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.


Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.





Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Other Document


Supplemental Questions

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