Mentor, Artificial Intelligence

My client an education institution has a position for a Senior Manager level equivalent. The division houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the professional officer scheme. These professional officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in the institution, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. The centre drives the initiatives to elevate digital competencies for academic staff and students within the institution. It works with various stakeholders, both internal and external, in upskilling digital literacy across the organization through literacy programmes and digital innovation projects in relation to the Digital Learning Spaces (DLS). For this role, you will spearhead the various Artificial Intelligence (AI) enablement programmes in the Institution, manage the AI related resources and initiatives within the Centre, and lead AI projects within the institution and with industry partners to support teaching and learning objectives. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering digital literacy courses to undergraduate students and academic staff as part of the institutional drive to ensure our graduates are ready for a highly digitally-enabled workforce. Additionally, you'll be required to mentor and facilitate student learning by participating in and managing student projects. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee a range of AI enablement programmes to facilitate the growth of AI skills among the undergraduate students and academic staff. Develop an AI Competency Roadmap, providing guidance for the undergraduate students and academic staff in developing their AI competencies. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI, ensuring the continued relevancy and currency of the AI enablement programmes and AI Competency Roadmap. Manage AI-related resources within the division such as the administration of software, hardware systems, and equipment. Drive AI projects within the centre to support teaching and learning objectives. Collaborate with industry partners, faculty, Professional Officers and other stakeholders to conduct applied research in AI related technologies. Supervise and mentor students in the development of AI projects. Develop and deliver digital skills literacy related courses or workshops to undergraduate students and staff. This includes development of learning contents and activities, providing consultations on digital skills/technology related queries, and assessment and grading of students' work. Mentor and facilitate student learning by participating in and managing student projects. Any other matters as directed by Director/Deputy Director of the centre. Job Requirements A good degree in Computer Science or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications would be advantageous. 10+ years of working experience, including at least 5 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analytics, or a related area. Proven experience in developing and deploying AI solutions. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar. Proficiency in data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation techniques. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems. Possess strong supervisory skills and project management skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure that the project can meet the milestones adhering to the stipulated timeline. Enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment. Interested candidates are invited to submit their MS Word formatted CV with the current and expected salary remunerations. By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration. We regret to inform that only short-listed applicants will be notified. • JonDavidson Pte Ltd • EA Lic-22S1412 • CS Seh • MOM Reg No-R •#J-18808-Ljbffr