AI Grant Partnership Coordinator

AI Grant Partnership Coordinator

The AI Grant Partnership Coordinator is responsible for supporting the AI-Powered Success initiative by working closely with department staff and external partners to promote the grant initiatives, including coordinating program initiatives and workshops with K-12 and Industry AI Taskforce partners, facilitating co-design curriculum sessions, and ensuring that AI literacy expectations are aligned across the regional education and workforce pipeline.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note:

This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

K-12 and Industry Partnership Coordination:

Serves as the primary liaison for the AI Grant initiative between the college and regional K-12 school districts, workforce partners, and industry stakeholders

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with district leaders, educators, and employer partners

Coordinates and facilitates the K-12 and Industry AI Taskforce, including meeting planning, logistics, and follow-up

Represents the college at regional K-12, workforce, and community meetings aligned with grant objectives as assigned

Co-Design Curriculum Development and Training:

Facilitates professional learning sessions and workshops for K-12 educators, college faculty, and community partners on AI literacy concepts and integration strategies

Facilitates Co-Design collaboration sessions involving K-12 educators, college staff, and industry partners to develop AI literacy frameworks and curriculum

Supports the translation of national and global AI literacy frameworks into locally relevant, developmentally appropriate benchmarks

Coordinates with project team members to ensure alignment with grant deliverables and OER standards

Grant Coordination and Reporting:

Manages scheduling, logistics, and communications for partnership activities, including site visits across the district

Supports data collection and documentation for federal reporting, including participant tracking and outcomes

Maintains records in compliance with federal guidelines and institutional policies, including partnership agreements, MOUs, and task force participation records

Community and Regional Engagement:

Promotes the AI-Powered Success initiative across K-12, workforce, and community networks

Identifies and cultivates new partnership opportunities aligned with grant goals

Contributes to documentation and dissemination of project outcomes, including the Rural AI Playbook

Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience ;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in education, communications, or a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education

Three years of related, professional experience

Valid state issued driver's license and ability to be insured by college's insurance

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Knowledge of K-12 educational systems, curriculum development processes, and district partnership structures in rural Arizona

Knowledge of regional workforce development needs and employer expectations in Cochise County and southeastern Arizona

Knowledge of AI literacy concepts, responsible AI use, and emerging technology trends relevant to education and workforce preparation

Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements, including 2 CFR 200, as they relate to partnership and stakeholder coordination

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