What are the responsibilities and job description for the Implementation and Data Integration Lead, AI-Assisted Credit Mobility position at The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH)?
The NASH Implementation and Data Integration Lead position is part of a grant-funded project focused on applying machine learning methods to solve key problems for transfer students. The project team has built an AI-assisted, interactive platform that includes search functionality for manually mapped course articulation, plus an AI-assisted course recommender system that will suggest course articulations for missing data.
The Implementation and Data Integration Lead will work under the supervision of the Institute for Systems Innovation and Improvement Program Manager to ensure successful onboarding and implementation of the course articulation technology at up to five public higher education systems. This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of Spring 2026.
The individual in this role will oversee project timelines, budgets, and communication while ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. They will also guide the preparation and management of institutional course data, evaluate site readiness, and provide training to both system administrators and end users on campus. The position requires a blend of leadership experience, technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical knowledge for audiences of various skill levels.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to support activities described in the grant application and required to complete the project.
- Monitor and manage the onboarding and implementation progress of the course articulation technology at up to 5 participating systems, identify potential risks, and enact mitigation strategies as needed.
- Facilitate regular communication and coordination among project stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and progress toward project and grant objectives.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for partners to address critical needs, provide updates, and resolve issues efficiently.
- Develop a process for determining institutional readiness and establish protocols and best practices for onboarding and implementation.
- Oversee data collection, cleaning, and migration processes to ensure alignment with software system requirements.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of institutional readiness for system deployment, using process and tools developed as part of this engagement, to help identify gaps and recommend solutions.
- Develop and maintain documentation on institutional readiness assessments, system implementation processes, and data workflows.
- Collaborate with institution leadership, system designated project lead, campus transfer leads, and additional project partners to develop and execute action plans that address site-specific needs.
- Design and deliver training programs and documentation for system users, including administrators and campus staff (e.g., advisors, registrars, etc.).
- Prepare and present progress reports, key findings, and recommendations to stakeholders during the duration of the project activities
- Foster collaboration across institutional sites and project partners to standardize practices and share insights.
Other duties as assigned commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications and skills.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies :
As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply :
Preferred Skills :