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Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)

The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) is a key member of the University of Miami Information Technology Leadership Team. The CAIO’s primary responsibility is to drive the strategic vision, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across all three parts of our mission, Academics, Clinical Care and Research. The CAIO will play a crucial role in ensuring that AI technologies are leveraged effectively and ethically to achieve our academic and healthcare industry leading AI value creation goals.

Responsibilities

AI Strategy and Vision:

• Develop and communicate a clear AI strategy aligned with the University of Miami’s overall vision and goals.

• Identify opportunities where AI can enhance enterprise services processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other executives, including the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Data Officer (CDO), and Chief Medical Infomatics Officer (CMIO), to integrate AI into the university’s overall technology roadmap.

• Lead cross-functional teams, data scientists, and engineers to execute AI projects.

Ethical AI Implementation:

• Ensure that AI solutions adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements.

• Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI decision-making.

Technology Evaluation and Adoption:

• Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and related technologies.

• Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and frameworks for adoption.

Data Governance and Management:

• Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer to ensure high-quality data availability for AI model training.

• Establish data governance practices to maintain data privacy and security.

Risk Management:

• Assess risks associated with AI implementation, including bias, security, and compliance.

• Mitigate risks through robust testing and monitoring processes.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate AI initiatives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, including the board of directors and external partners.

  T his li s t of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education:

• A doctoral degree in computer technology, physics, math or similar field of study required.

• Experience:

• Proven experience in leading AI projects and teams.

• Strong understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning.

• Familiarity with cloud-based AI services and platforms.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to AI (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Leadership Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

• Strategic thinking and vision.

Supervision Received

Position Reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H24

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.