Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation

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Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29144-FP

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 280W0863

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Division NV280-Exec VP Academic & Student Svs

Work Location

Work Location Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $35/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Flexible: 20-29 hours per week depending on program needs;
Monday through Friday between 7 am and 7 pm EST . Part-time, project-dependent position. Due to the cyclical nature of the project timelines, hours will fluctuate, and there will be periods with no scheduled work between active project phases.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

General Description:
The Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation works with the Director of Faculty Professional Development to design and implement a comprehensive research and assessment plan within the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence ( CATE ). The primary responsibility is to design and implement rigorous research plans, enhanced through the use of AI, that systematically assess the impact of current faculty professional development initiatives.

Additionally, the role may include development and facilitation of faculty professional development in emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g. TAD / TILT ).

Duties and Tasks:

• Program & Data Review:
  Evaluate existing professional development programs, materials, and participant data.
• Research:
  Conduct research on relevant topics to guide project development.
• Assessment Instrument Design:
  Construct assessment tools, including surveys, interview protocols, and focus group guides.
• Data Collection &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with CATE and other college staff members to gather data from faculty participants.
• Data Analysis:
  Use AI to perform and validate comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis on collected feedback.
• Reporting & Presentation:
  Synthesize findings into formal reports with actionable recommendations.
• Professional Development:
  Utilize train-the-trainer style methodology to train CATE staff and relevant college units to use AI for research design, data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Content Development:
  Create faculty professional development materials in emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g. TAD / TILT ).

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Demonstrated understanding of high-impact, evidence-backed, student-centered pedagogies within higher education contexts, including the integration of emerging technologies like GenAI into teaching practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of instructional design principles, educational research methodologies, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data sets and academic literature into actionable insights, clear reports, and engaging stakeholder presentations.
• Ability to work productively alongside departmental staff, faculty members, and institutional stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Ability to apply logical sequences to analyze issues, resolve systemic challenges, and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision whilst acting as a collegial, effective member of a diverse team.
• Ability to effectively train, upskill, and support CATE staff, faculty, and college units on the technical application of AI tools in research and instructional contexts.
• Solid knowledge of standard business protocol,…