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AI Solutions Architect

Reports To: Director of Application Support and Development

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Expected Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

(Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.)

Benefits & Perks:

RMU offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, which includes:

• Four weeks of paid holidays in addition to accrued paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer‑matched HSA and 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development funding
• Mental health counseling and wellness resources
• Financial wellness coaching and retirement planning support

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days per week on RMU's campus. The role may participate in after-hours support activities as required to maintain reliable AI solutions, enterprise applications, integrations, workflows, and data services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The AI Solutions Architect provides technical leadership for identifying, designing, implementing, governing, and supporting artificial intelligence solutions that advance RMU's strategic objectives. As RMU's primary architect, developer, and technical lead for generative AI, agentic AI, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled business process transformation, this role partners with stakeholders across the University to move high-value ideas from experimentation into secure, sustainable operational solutions.

The position owns the full solution lifecycle, including opportunity discovery, business analysis, solution architecture, implementation, deployment, governance, training, adoption, support, and continuous improvement. It also contributes to enterprise applications, systems integration, data solutions, automation platforms, and related technologies supported by Technology & Innovation.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role helps RMU use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively to improve institutional operations and the experiences of students, faculty, and staff. By connecting trusted institutional data, Microsoft cloud technologies, governance safeguards, and well-designed business processes, the AI Solutions Architect enables scalable solutions that enhance service delivery, efficiency, decision-making, and digital transformation across the University.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide technical leadership for RMU's AI initiatives by identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and managing AI opportunities aligned with University goals.
• Hands-on design, development, implementation, and support of production AI solutions, including generative AI, agentic AI, conversational AI, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Architect solutions using Microsoft technologies such as Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and SharePoint Online.
• Translate business needs into secure, reliable, and maintainable AI architectures, integrations, workflows, and automation solutions.
• Design and maintain integrations among AI solutions, enterprise applications, APIs, institutional data sources, and cloud platforms.
• Develop knowledge repositories, retrieval and grounding strategies, and data architectures that improve AI accuracy and reliability.
• Lead AI governance and responsible AI practices, addressing privacy, security, compliance, accessibility, ethical, and operational risks.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend tools, standards, architectures, and implementation approaches that support institutional objectives.
• Support and enhance enterprise systems, data platforms, automation tools, and other technologies used throughout the University.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, cross-training, and troubleshooting support to Technology & Innovation staff and University stakeholders.
• Monitor AI solutions for performance, reliability, security, adoption, and business value, making improvements as needed.
• Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, knowledge resources, and user training to support successful implementation and ongoing use.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise applications, solution architecture, systems integration, automation, software development, business analysis, cloud services, business intelligence, data solutions, or related technologies.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise technology solutions.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Experience leading technology projects or initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to analyze business processes and translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Ability to design, implement, integrate, and support enterprise technology solutions.
• Understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, intelligent automation technologies, and emerging technology trends.
• Knowledge of enterprise applications, systems integration, data management, and automation principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor team members and provide technical leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting artificial intelligence or intelligent automation solutions in a production environment.
• Experience with Microsoft AI, Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, SharePoint Online, or related cloud technologies.
• Experience with AI governance, responsible AI practices, or technology governance initiatives.
• Experience administering, supporting, integrating, or implementing enterprise business systems such as CRM, SIS, LMS, ERP, healthcare, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience with data warehousing, analytics, and knowledge management solutions.
• Experience in higher education.
• Relevant Microsoft, AI, cloud, data, or solution architecture certifications.
• Experience developing integrations, automation workflows, APIs, or data solutions.

ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a graduate‑level institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and service. The university prepares healthcare professionals through evidence‑based curricula, collaborative learning, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice.

RMU values innovation, service, and continuous improvement, supporting faculty and staff who contribute to a learning environment focused on student success and community impact.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

RMU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment with the university is at‑will, unless otherwise provided by applicable state law.