Additional Info

• Serve as a university resource and subject matter expert on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, intelligent agents, and their application in teaching, learning, and professional practice.
• Lead institutional efforts that promote artificial intelligence literacy, responsible AI adoption, and digital fluency across the university.
• Promote effective, ethical, accessible, and student-centered uses of artificial intelligence in academic and administrative environments.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of AI-enabled tools, intelligent agents, and chatbot experiences that enhance learning, communication, instructional support, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and practices related to artificial intelligence and digital innovation to inform institutional planning and decision-making.

• Lead the development, organization, and ongoing enhancement of the Loper AI Lab as a centralized digital resource hub supporting AI literacy, instructional innovation, and applied learning.
• Develop, curate, and maintain digital resources, instructional materials, tutorials, guides, and support content related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Support the development of scalable AI learning experiences, digital learning resources, and technology-enhanced instructional supports across instructional modalities.
• Evaluate and recommend AI-enabled tools and technologies that support learning, productivity, accessibility, and innovation.
• literacy, instructional innovation, collaboration, and applied learning opportunities.

• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities, workshops, and training programs related to artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and emerging technologies.
• Lead the development and implementation of AI-focused micro-credentials, digital badges, and self-paced learning pathways for faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to support AI literacy initiatives and workforce-relevant digital learning opportunities.
• Support faculty and staff in developing confidence and competency in the effective use of artificial intelligence tools and practices.

• Serve as a liaison and strategic resource for faculty, staff, administrators, and university partners on matters related to artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to identify opportunities, address challenges, and support institutional priorities related to AI literacy and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to university communication, outreach, and engagement efforts related to artificial intelligence initiatives, resources, and innovation activities.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and evolving priorities of the Office of Graduate Studies & Academic Innovation. 

Integrates extensive theories and techniques within related or diverse disciplines to achieve results and/or establish overall strategic directions. Requires wide-ranging administrative and/or specialized knowledge. May require the operation of highly complex equipment/tools. Knowledge of instructional design and instructional technology, coding, web design, etc. High-level skill with software including Canvas, design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Decisions/problem resolutions require analysis and evaluation of major issues and courses of action impacting the overall direction of the functional area(s). Applies broad concepts and experience in making important decisions. May develop recommendations influencing long-term policies related to major organizational plans. Ability to analyze and solve complex online structure and flow of digital media and instructional design related issues and problems.

Actions and decisions in this job have significant impact to the short-term performance of the Program/Team and exert an impact to its long-term success, specifically in the non-credential sector and ease of viewing of programs on the web. The job exerts a considerable impact on decisions and final results typically affecting either an entire functional area or a major university activity; and may have unique accountability for financial and program or project objectives. Errors affect business operations, services and other individuals which may require to correct.

Regular contact with major Programs/Teams or individuals. Overriding job requirement involves conveying conceptual ideas regarding matters of critical and long-range nature. Significant requirement for diplomacy, timing, and persuasion to gain concurrence or cooperation on operational issues in the face of significant differences of opinion or controversy. Interact and engage with members of the Graduate Studies & Academic Innovation staff, UNK faculty and students, as well as various UNK offices, and business.

This position receives direct supervision from the Director of Learning Innovation and Digital Strategy.

Responsible for conducting specialized assignments or developing programs under only general direction and guidance.

Yes

Students

This provides direct supervision of student workers and graduate assistants.

Provides functional supervision that is usually limited to assigning/reviewing work or may serve as work team leader.

Office,Classroom

Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand. (Usually right).