Specialist, AI Enablement
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
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Posting Number
Posting Number 0001050
Position Title:
Position Title:
Specialist, AI Enablement
Reports to:
Chief Information Officer
Department:
Department:
Information Technology
Classification:
Classification:
Exempt
If 'Classified,' 'Facilities,' or 'On-call,' hours per week:
Full or Part-time:
Full or Part-time:
Full Time
The AI Enablement Specialist will serve as Lake Michigan College’s dedicated AI professional, responsible for advancing the strategic adoption and integration of artificial intelligence across academic and administrative areas. This role combines technical implementation with strategic planning, educational partnership, and change management to build AI literacy, develop institutional AI strategy, and deploy responsible AI solutions that support the College’s mission. The position involves building proofs-of-concept, facilitating faculty and staff AI adoption, establishing ethical AI guidelines, and positioning LMC as a leader in community college AI innovation.
While Lake Michigan College values nontraditional learning paths and emerging AI talent, this role requires a candidate who can operate with a high degree of independence. Candidates should bring a combination of technical experience and demonstrated ability to design and implement AI solutions in real-world environments.
Because this role requires frequent collaboration with stakeholders across campus, it will be an in-person position.
Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.
AI Strategy and Planning (25%)
- o Assist in developing and maintaining an AI roadmap aligned with College strategic goals and institutional priorities.
- o Assist in development of institutional AI ethics guidelines, responsible use policies, and governance frameworks.
- o Serve as an advisor to the College on AI capabilities, limitations, opportunities, and emerging technologies.
- o Participate in institutional planning related to AI adoption and digital transformation.
- o Monitor the AI landscape and recommend emerging technologies for College consideration.
- o Assist in establishing success metrics and evaluation frameworks for AI initiatives.
- o Design, develop, and deploy AI prototypes and proofs-of-concept using cloud services, APIs, SaaS platforms, and open-source tools.
- o Create reusable AI frameworks and components to support scalability and reduce duplication of effort.
- o Build and maintain AI integrations with College systems, including LMS , CRM , ERP , and productivity platforms.
- o Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of AI models, automation, and applications.
- o Ensure all AI solutions comply with ethical, legal, and data-security standards ( FERPA , accessibility, institutional…
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