Director of Applied Artificial Intelligence

Job overview

The Director of Applied Artificial Intelligence is an onsite role based in Melrose Park, IL. Compensation is not specified, and this position supports the Enterprise Data & Insights team at Covista, a leader in healthcare education. This role exists to lead the Applied AI team, overseeing the design, development, and operation of agentic AI capabilities across four school brands. The Director manages delivery PODs, governs platform architecture, and ensures all AI implementations are safe, evaluated, and provide measurable business value.

What you'll do

• Lead Applied AI strategy across three delivery PODs
• govern platform architecture including Vertex AI Agent Engine
• manage Responsible AI posture and risk governance
• oversee vendor relationships and SOW governance
• lead and mentor the core AI team
• collaborate with business sponsors to prioritize the agent backlog.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

director

applied ai

melrose park il

healthcare education

onsite

leadership

ai strategy

vendor management

governance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with 6% match, Flexible Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays.

Why this role

Focus on agentic AI, Responsible AI governance, and multi-model orchestration.

About the employer

Covista is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.