Senior Program Officer, AI Innovations
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty,
disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple
premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or
circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive
lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity
of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an
exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which
include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no
premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave,
foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and
opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a
workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to
thrive both personally and professionally.The TeamThe foundation's
U.S. Program (USP) works to expand access to life-changing
opportunities. The evidence is still clear that having an education
after high school is critical for success in today's economy and we
are deeply committed to transforming postsecondary education to
become a better and more equitable producer of credentials of value
for all students. Critically important is that race, ethnicity,
income, and wealth are not predictors of student success. To drive
the change we believe is necessary, we invest in large-scale
transformation of postsecondary policy and practice that results in
increased attainment of credentials of value with special attention
to addressing the systemic inequities that impact Black, Latino,
and Indigenous students, and students from low-income backgrounds.
The Postsecondary Success strategy supports institutional
transformation, the development of technologies, and the sharing of
those technologies and other tools, practices and policies that
lead to increased attainment of credentials of value. Our aim is to
help higher education evolve to more effectively deliver economic
mobility for students and to more fully realize the public benefits
that accrue when more adults earn meaningful credentials equitably
across all races, ethnicities, and levels of income and wealth.Your
Role The Senior Program Officer of Postsecondary AI Innovations
will lead the foundation's efforts to invest in and develop
research and development (R&D) initiatives related to AI in
service of improving teaching and learning in first-year
introductory courses in higher education, especially math. This
individual will develop and manage a set of investments to advance
our understanding of AI innovations and applications in the field,
to accelerate development and testing of AI technologies and tools,
and to document key learnings and insights that will inform and
adjust our work. They will coordinate their investment strategy and
learnings with other strategies across the US Program Division
(e.g. K-12, Pathways, Data, etc) as well as other portfolios in the
Postsecondary Success Strategy (notably our Digitally Holistic
Student Supports portfolio) to ensure cohesion and maximize impact
of our work. The Senior Program Officer of Postsecondary AI
Innovations will report directly to the Deputy Director of
Digitally Enabled Teaching & Learning. What You'll Do
- Develop our AI Innovations strategy, within the context of our
broader focus on developing and scaling high quality
courseware
- Develop, launch, and monitor high-impact investments related to
AI innovations that support postsecondary teaching and learning
(prioritizing STEM subject areas) aligned to the broader Digitally
Enabled Teaching & Learning strategy
- Manage relationships and projects with grantees / contractors
to ensure project success. This may include site visits, providing
operational guidance, and convening meetings of key partners.
- Extract and communicate key portfolio learnings and strategic
insights for the team and the broader PS strategy, contributing to
leadership-facing communications as needed
- Represent the foundation to key program-related external
constituencies, as appropriate, on committees related to area of
expertise and responsibilities of the position
- Collaborate with Program Officers to construct and manage
effective milestone-based performance objectives to achieve
successful investment outcomes across a range of investments within
the portfolio
- Participate and contribute to knowledge sharing and learning
across the portfolio and the broader Postsecondary Success
strategy.Your Experience Education and Experiences:
- BA/BS required
- Advanced degree with at least 10+ years of relevant experience
in postsecondary education, educational technology, or a closely
related field. Experience should include a significant component of
instructional design and the strategic integration of educational
technologies.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership with regards to developing
and implementing technology solutions at scale, with a proven track
record of innovation and thought leadership in the field
- Demonstrated experience in the research and development of
technology-enhanced educational interventions, with a preference
for those targeting STEM subjects
- Experience with AI applications and their implications in the
educational sector. Ideal candidate will have experience applying
AI technologies to solve educational challenges, enhance learning
experiences, and improve educational outcomes. Experience with
direct development of AI technologies is not required but a welcome
bonus.
- We seek individuals who can demonstrate practical experience
with AI, showing a balance between theoretical knowledge and its
application in educational settings.Knowledge & Skills:
- Deep understanding of unique opportunities and challenges
presented by technology (specifically artificial intelligence) to
historically marginalized students, and experience navigating
equity within the technology sector, especially in relation to
AI.
- Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions that consider
the impacts of technology on equity, particularly how technologies
like AI can be developed and deployed to support and uplift Black,
Latino, Indigenous students, and students from low-income
backgrounds.
- Demonstrated knowledge of AI innovations in postsecondary
education, particularly in developing and implementing initiatives
to advance teaching and learning outcomes.
- In-depth understanding of the postsecondary education market,
including familiarity with curricula, interventions, assessment
tools, publishers, and professional learning providers, with a
specific emphasis on AI-enabled solutions.
- Thorough understanding of instructional materials and
pedagogical approaches in postsecondary education, including how AI
technologies can be integrated into teaching practices to improve
student learning experiences.
- Familiarity with inclusive design principles and
equity-centered approaches to product development and investment,
with a focus on ensuring that AI innovations in postsecondary
education meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence
others positively and build collaborative relationships with
internal and external stakeholders, including educators,
researchers, and industry partners.
- Recognized as an expert in the field of postsecondary
innovations internally and externally, with a reputation for
thought leadership and contributions to the professional
community.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with organizations and leaders
closely connected to the work in postsecondary education, fostering
partnerships and collaborations to drive innovation and
impact.
- Ability to develop and engage with frameworks to increase
clarity and visibility of decisions, trade-offs, and impact on
financial and organizational resources*Accepting applications until
April 26th COB, PT*Must be able to legally work in the country
where this position is located without visa sponsorship. The salary
range for this role is $182,600 to $283,100 USD. We recognize
high-wage market differences where our offices are located, in
Seattle, Washington D.C., and Boston (Cambridge). The range for
this role in these locations is $199,000 to $308,400 USD. As a
mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay
with our mission and new hires are typically brought into the
organization at a salary range between the minimum and the midpoint
salary range. Actual placement in the range will depend on a
candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as
evaluated during the interview process. Hiring RequirementsAs part
of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will
be contingent upon successful completion of a background
check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a
disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit
a request .Inclusion StatementWe are dedicated to the belief that
all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural
workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and
inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this
diversity through all our employment practices.All applicants and
employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of
opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age,
religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information,
veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Bellevue , Senior Program Officer, AI Innovations, Other , Seattle, Washington
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