AI Strategy & Operations Manager

Position Information

About Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), tuition remission, and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position AI Strategy & Operations Manager

Position Number A01245

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Information Technology

Campus Rose Hill / Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Hybrid

Hybrid Policy Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant VP of Enterprise AI, the AI Strategy & Operations Manager assists the AVP in leading the identification and implementation of AI initiatives to enhance the universitys academic and operational frameworks. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between emerging AI trends and practical campus applications to drive institutional efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development of AI roadmaps and priorities that directly support the universitys overarching strategic goals.
• Evaluates complex industry shifts to identify high-value use cases for students, faculty, and university operations.
• Conducts comprehensive feasibility studies to determine the technical and operational viability of proposed AI initiatives.
• Performs detailed cost-benefit analyses for all AI projects to ensure optimal resource allocation and ROI.
• Helps setup and run the AI Governance Council that spans faculty, university administrators, and IT to assess campus needs and manage risk, ethics, and ROI.
• Serves as a liaison to AI Governance Council, data governance, and security teams to ensure responsible AI implementations.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning concepts.

Required Qualifications - Knowledge and Skills

• Proven track record in developing project roadmaps and executing strategic plans.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable executive recommendations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills tailored for engaging with diverse university stakeholders and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum Starting Salary $100,000

Maximum Starting Salary $125,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1031P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date NA

Posting Date 03/18/2026

Special Instructions

EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

• Sitting: Nearly Continuously
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing): Nearly Continuously
• Hearing, Listening, Talking: Nearly Continuously
• Standing: Seldom
• Walking: Seldom
• Running: Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Seldom
• Climbing stairs: Seldom
• Climbing ladders: Not Required
• Reaching overhead: Seldom
• Pulling, pushing: Not Required
• Shoveling: Not Required
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds: Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds: Not Required
• Lifting - over 50 pounds: Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment. Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.