Director of Artificial Intelligence
Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy for over 30 years. Our groundbreaking services include research, strategy, digital marketing, lead generation, slate optimization, student search, website development, and creative that generate authentic connections.
The Director of Artificial Intelligence will define the strategic vision, lead the development, and oversee the deployment of advanced machine learning models and data-driven products. This senior role will focus on student audience segmentation, predictive propensity modeling, and AI-enabled career advising.
The Director of Artificial Intelligence will manage a team of data scientists and engineers, directing the creation and maintenance of robust, scalable data pipelines and analytical solutions to enhance student engagement, career outcomes, and institutional effectiveness.
* Data Science Strategy and Team Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of ML/Data Scientists, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
* Define the technical roadmap and best practices for all data science initiatives, focusing on model reliability, fairness, and interpretability.
* Direct the design, development, and implementation of high-impact data products, especially those focused on segmentation and propensity models.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 10 years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or a related analytical/leadership role within SaaS, marketing technology, higher ed tech, or related domains.
* Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team of data scientists or ML engineers.
* Expert-level experience building and deploying segmentation and propensity models in a commercial setting.