Warrior AI Readiness Manager at Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, IN

Job description

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates. Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society. Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu . Indiana Tech is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional to serve as its Warrior AI Readiness Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director of the AI Institute, this position leads Indiana Tech’s institution-wide artificial intelligence professional development strategy for faculty and staff. The Warrior AI Readiness Manager is responsible for building the infrastructure, resources, programming, and assessment tools that support AI readiness across the university and help create a culture of responsible, effective, and innovative AI adoption. The Warrior AI Readiness Manager serves as the architect and steward of Indiana Tech’s faculty and staff AI learning ecosystem. This includes oversight of the Warrior AI Digital Learning Hub, the university’s AI professional development programming calendar, AI-readiness assessments, learning analytics, recognition initiatives, and ongoing training opportunities designed to strengthen AI knowledge, confidence, and application across the institution. Working closely with the AI Faculty Strategist, Human Resources, Information Technology, and academic leadership, the Manager develops and delivers AI-focused workshops, seminars, retreats, communities of practice, and professional development experiences for faculty and staff. This role also supports institution-wide AI tool adoption, coordinates learning and readiness assessment efforts, and ensures programming remains aligned with emerging technologies, institutional priorities, and grant objectives. The Warrior AI Readiness Manager will oversee faculty and staff AI-readiness surveys and analytics, using data to identify development opportunities and guide institutional decision-making. The position also manages Warrior AI Shorts and other recognition programs that highlight innovative faculty and staff uses of AI and promote the sharing of effective practices across campus. Through partnerships with Human Resources and Information Technology, the Manager will help embed AI competencies into onboarding, professional development, and operational improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will monitor emerging AI trends, assess program effectiveness, support grant-related reporting and outcomes, and champion ethical, responsible, and secure AI use throughout the university. Required Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, higher education,