Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 280W0863 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Exec VP Academic & Student Svs Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $35/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Flexible: 20-29 hours per week depending on program needs; Monday through Friday between 7 am and 7 pm EST. Part-time, project-dependent position. Due to the cyclical nature of the project timelines, hours will fluctuate, and there will be periods with no scheduled work between active project phases.

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General Description:

The Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation works with the Director of Faculty Professional Development to design and implement a comprehensive research and assessment plan within the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE). The primary responsibility is to design and implement rigorous research plans, enhanced through the use of AI, that systematically assess the impact of current faculty professional development initiatives. Additionally, the role may include development and facilitation of faculty professional development in emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g. TAD/TILT).

Duties and Tasks:

• Program & Data Review: Evaluate existing professional development programs, materials, and participant data.
• Research: Conduct research on relevant topics to guide project development.
• Assessment Instrument Design: Construct assessment tools, including surveys, interview protocols, and focus group guides.
• Data Collection & Collaboration: Partner with CATE and other college staff members to gather data from faculty participants.
• Data Analysis: Use AI to perform and validate comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis on collected feedback.
• Reporting & Presentation: Synthesize findings into formal reports with actionable recommendations.
• Professional Development: Utilize train-the-trainer style methodology to train CATE staff and relevant college units to use AI for research design, data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Content Development: Create faculty professional development materials in emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g. TAD/TILT).

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Demonstrated understanding of high-impact, evidence-backed, student-centered pedagogies within higher education contexts, including the integration of emerging technologies like GenAI into teaching practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of instructional design principles, educational research methodologies, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data sets and academic literature into actionable insights, clear reports, and engaging stakeholder presentations.
• Ability to work productively alongside departmental staff, faculty members, and institutional stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Ability to apply logical sequences to analyze issues, resolve systemic challenges, and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision whilst acting as a collegial, effective member of a diverse team.
• Ability to effectively train, upskill, and support CATE staff, faculty, and college units on the technical application of AI tools in research and instructional contexts.
• Solid knowledge of standard business protocol, professional office systems, and administrative procedures.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence and generative AI tools as an advanced methodology for research design, qualitative/quantitative data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Experience in train-the-trainer style methodology to train others in use of AI for research design, data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Experience in creating faculty professional development materials in emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g. TAD/TILT).

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (LMS), Zoom or other web-based conferencing platforms, and PeopleSoft or other Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Experience in developing educational evaluation metrics and assessment tools, such as surveys, focus group guides, and interview protocols.
• Experience in word processing, database, spreadsheet, and multimedia software, including the Microsoft Office and Google suites.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Maybe required to travel between NOVA campuses

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3307P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/23/2026 Job Close Date 08/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

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The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98876

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• I understand that this is a part-time position. In consideration thereof, I wish to proceed with the completion of my application.

• No response.

• Yes.

• No.

• I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.

• Yes

• No

• I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes

• No

• Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence and generative AI tools as an advanced methodology for research design, qualitative/quantitative data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation ?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in train-the-trainer style methodology to train others in use of AI for research design, data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation ?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in creating faculty professional development materials in emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g. TAD/TILT) ?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter