AI Solutions Architect

Are you a visionary technologist ready to shape the future of AI in education? We are seeking an innovative AI Solutions Architect to help lead Oakland Schools' AI Strategy & Innovation unit. Your expertise in AI development, systems architecture, and educational technology will be essential for designing and implementing solutions that transform teaching, learning, and operations across 28 local school districts.

If you're passionate about translating complex AI capabilities into practical applications that serve students and educators, join us in building the next generation of educational technology! Responsibilities

• Serves as a central point of coordination for AI initiatives and emerging technologies, fostering department-wide awareness, alignment, and collaborative participation across all teams.
• Analyze operational and instructional workflows, identifying deficiencies and recommending AI-driven solutions, including locally hosted large language models and AI-enhanced applications.
• Works cooperatively with Oakland Schools IT Leadership and district representatives to define AI and technology requirements generated by business and instructional strategies.
• Leads the formation of cross-functional project teams (end users, vendors, developers, and executives) and provides direction across the design, development, testing, and implementation of AI-powered technologies.
• Collaborates with end users and cross-functional stakeholders to design AI-augmented solutions to complex organizational needs, including advising on application development and AI integration.
• Continuously evaluates emerging AI technologies and products, recommending strategic enhancements, integrations, and adoption pathways.
• Partner with Technology Services to shape and advance the architecture of AI-enabled enterprise systems, ensuring integrated approaches to development, deployment, professional development, and ongoing support.
• Drives the development and recommendation of AI and instructional software standards in partnership with department leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, governance, and technical standards.
• Participates in the development and implementation of operational plans, programs, systems, AI technologies, operating procedures, and record-keeping related to AI initiatives.
• Oversees assigned AI-related functions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (eg, data privacy and security) and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Contributes to bid processes by developing specifications, reviewing proposals and quotes, and recommending contract awards in alignment with organizational needs.
• Participates in educational, professional, and governmental committees and meetings related to AI, educational technology, and digital innovation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience, or a related field required.
• Practical experience with AI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex) and accessing model APIs.
• Proven ability to explain technical risks and opportunities to executive leadership and educational staff.
• Familiarity with educational data standards (Ed-Fi, OneRoster, LTI).

$100,969 - $117,093 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $126,096 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Exempt position/12-month work year. Why Work for OS

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you'll also get these great benefits:

• Pension Plan
• OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
• Full Health Coverage
• High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
• Professional Learning
• OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
• Flexible Vacation Time
• Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• Other Perks
• You're eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit the website at: https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about