Director of Artificial Intelligence

We are looking for a strategic leader to guide artificial intelligence initiatives in Columbia, South Carolina. This position will shape how AI supports research, collaboration, and innovation across multiple departments while helping establish strong standards for development and governance. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in AI and emerging agentic technologies, along with the ability to advise both technical teams and faculty stakeholders in a rapidly evolving space.Responsibilities:• Lead the direction and execution of artificial intelligence programs that support research and institutional innovation across the organization.• Partner with faculty, research teams, and departmental leaders to identify opportunities for AI-enabled solutions and provide expert guidance on practical applications.• Oversee the design and rollout of agentic workflows and integrated AI tools that improve research support, productivity, and cross-functional collaboration.• Provide leadership to developers by introducing sound engineering practices, improving delivery standards, and strengthening documentation quality.• Serve as an internal consultant on AI strategy, helping stakeholders evaluate technologies such as conversational AI and productivity copilots for academic and operational use cases.• Build and formalize a centralized AI hub that connects people, tools, and processes to support sustainable growth in artificial intelligence capabilities.• Work closely with research and development partners to translate emerging AI concepts into scalable initiatives aligned with institutional goals.• Establish clear documentation, governance expectations, and operational guidelines for AI solutions to promote consistency, transparency, and responsible use