AI and Innovation Technologist

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is seeking an innovative and technically skilled AI and Innovation Technologist to design develop implement and support AI-enabled technology solutions that support college operations workforce initiatives and digital services. This position will develop AI-supported IT systems tools applications automations and digital products that address identified business operational and training needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with artificial intelligence technologies application and web development automation platforms APIs databases cloud-based technologies and emerging development tools along with the ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies as they evolve. This is a full-time one-year assignment. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Job Duties:

Design develop test implement maintain and enhance AI-enabled applications systems web-based tools dashboards automations workflows and digital products that support college operations workforce initiatives and organizational needs.
Integrate AI models APIs databases cloud services third-party platforms and other technologies into new and existing systems using programming scripting low-code/no-code platforms and emerging development tools.
Develop and implement AI-powered solutions and automations that streamline processes reduce repetitive work improve access to information increase operational efficiency and address identified business and workforce needs.
Prototype pilot evaluate and refine emerging AI and technology solutions; gather user feedback; troubleshoot and enhance developed solutions; and assist with testing deployment user acceptance and broader implementation.
Manage multiple technology projects and priorities while meeting established timelines; apply appropriate practices related to data security privacy accessibility responsible AI use and technology governance; and remain current with emerging AI automation application development and other technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree (Computer Science Information Technology or Web Design) and four (4) years of relevant work experience or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

Knowledge of artificial intelligence generative AI automation application development and emerging technology platforms.
Ability to design and develop practical technology solutions based on organizational and user needs.
Experience with programming scripting APIs databases web technologies cloud-based applications or low-code/no-code development platforms.
Ability to evaluate and integrate AI models and services into applications workflows and digital products.
Ability to rapidly learn evaluate and apply new and emerging technologies.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.

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Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.