Coordinator 1 -AI Professional Development Coordinator

Location: Hattie Mae White

Department: Digital Access

Area:Northwest

Contract Months:12

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00

Academic Year: 24-25

JOB SUMMARY

The AI Professional Development Coordinator designs and implements training initiatives in artificial intelligence, assessing learning needs and delivering programs to enhance AI skills across the organization. This role ensures staff are equipped with current AI knowledge, fostering innovation and operational excellence.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and analyze the AI learning requirements of staff across the organization to tailor professional development programs effectively.

• Create comprehensive AI training initiatives that align with organizational goals, ensuring staff gain relevant, up-to-date knowledge and skills.

• Execute professional development sessions, workshops, and seminars on AI topics, managing logistics and facilitating engaging learning experiences.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Regularly assess the impact of AI training programs on staff performance and organizational outcomes, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize results.

• Promote and support ongoing professional development in AI, encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

• Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district

• Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

Generative AI tools

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked and is normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.