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Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University seeks an experienced and forward-looking leader to serve as Senior Director of AI Strategy and Innovation (Analyst, IT, Sr., Band D). Reporting to the Associate Dean for Information Technology at Fuqua, with a dotted‑line relationship to the Senior Associate Dean for Innovation, the Senior Director will lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across the school.
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations, translating emerging AI opportunities into scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions aligned with Fuqua’s academic and administrative priorities.
Be You
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy and Program Leadership
Project Management and Execution
Governance and Collaboration
Partner with IT leadership to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance standards, including the protection of sensitive and confidential data
Be Bold - What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including computer science, information systems, software development, business or project management. Advanced degree in business, technology or related field preferred.
Experience
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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