Manager, AI Applications Integration

Job Summary

The AI Applications Integration Manager will lead the integration of AI solutions into enterprise systems, learning management platforms, student information systems, and academic applications to enhance teaching, learning, student success, and operational efficiency across the college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Design and manage integration of AI tools into and between the College's enterprise systems and other data-sharing platforms

Develop practical AI modules and research informed content that align academic and workforce programs with evolving AI trends and workforce needs.

Partner with faculty, deans, and IT teams to enable AI-enhanced learning experiences and administrative automation.

Ensure all integrations comply with FERPA, accessibility standards, and data privacy regulations.

Lead integration projects that support student success initiatives and institutional effectiveness.

Collaborate with technical teams and campus partners to deliver scalable AI integration solutions across multiple campuses.

Build and maintain data pipelines that connect AI tools to enterprise systems, ensuring accurate, reliable data flow between platforms.

Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes to maintain system reliability and data integrity.

Evaluate AI integration tools and vendors for technical and data compatibility with existing platforms prior to implementation.

Develop dashboards and reports that consolidate data across integrated systems to track adoption, performance, and usage trends of AI-enabled tools.

Share technical expertise and best practices with peers to support collaboration and consistency across integration projects.

Document integration architecture, data flows, and standard operating procedures for AI-enabled platforms

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field required

· Master’s degree preferred

· 6 years’ experience in system integration, including 2 years in AI/ML required

· Experience in higher education or public sector IT preferred

Licensing & Certification

· Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

· MS Office Programs

· Information Management Systems

Competencies

· Delivering High Quality Work

· Accepting Responsibility

· Serving Customers

· Supporting Organizational Goals

· Driving Continuous Improvement

· Acting with Integrity

· Thinking Critically

· Managing Change

· Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE\: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215