Hub Manager of AI

About the Organization : Led by the Gabelli School of Business in collaboration with the broader institution, Fordham University’s AI Hub will serve as New York City’s trusted center for ethical and applied AI in business, bringing together students, faculty and other educators, industry leaders, local and global partners, startups, small businesses, and community members.

About the Role : The AI Hub Manager will lead the implementation of programmatic, research, and partnership initiatives that will establish the AI Hub as a citywide platform for innovation, workforce development, and ethical AI adoption. The AI Hub Manager will report to the Gabelli School’s Senior Director for External Partnerships and Engagement and collaborate with faculty, administrators, and external partners to advance the Hub’s mission.

Responsibilities :

• Operational Oversight
• Manages day-to-day operations of the Hub, including facilities, staff and interns, budgets, and scheduling of events and programs.
• In collaboration with Gabelli School and Fordham University Marketing and Communications teams, develops public-facing materials, web content, and media outreach to highlight the Hub’s activities and impact.
• Supports with coordination across Fordham units to embed the Hub’s mission in unit priorities.
• Supports with coordination of an advisory group of industry, government, nonprofit, and academic leaders who will help guide the Hub’s priorities.
• Establishes metrics to measure program outcomes, research impact, and community engagement, reporting regularly to Fordham leadership and funders.
• Programming, Events & Convenings
• Oversees a portfolio of events that advance Fordham’s role in shaping ethical AI discourse, including conferences, roundtables, executive workshops, certificate programs, student innovation challenges, and research symposia.
• Leads the execution of signature convenings such as an AI Industry Roundtable Series, an Annual NYC Ethical AI Convention, competitions, and coordinates with other relevant convenings across Fordham, including those hosted by the Law School, Office of Research, External Affairs, and other units.
• Partnership Development & External Engagement
• Expands and stewards long-term partnerships with corporations, startups, small businesses, community organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, as well as other universities.
• Represents the Hub externally at conferences, media events, and citywide AI initiatives, positioning Fordham as a thought leader in the AI ecosystem.
• Coordinates with Fordham’s External Affairs Division, CCEL, and Center for Education Partnerships to extend the Hub’s impact beyond the University, including partnering with K-12 schools and community groups

Qualifications :

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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