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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant VP of Research & AI Enablement
Department: CTR FOR LEARN & TEACHING
Position Number: FP623A
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Research and AI Enablement provides strategic and operational leadership for the environments, platforms, and capabilities that enable, power, and operationalize the university’s research ecosystem through AI, research computing, and integrated digital capabilities.
Positioned within Digital Innovation, this role is uniquely designed to bridge research, teaching and learning, and operational innovation. It focuses on building and operating scalable, secure, and high-performance environments that support research, while translating those capabilities into broader institutional impact through instructional innovation and operational applications.
The AVP plays a critical role in connecting AI, research computing, and digital product development to enable new models of discovery, learning, and execution. By integrating these domains, the role helps translate research capabilities into applied solutions that support academic programs, institutional operations, and external partnerships.
The AVP serves as a key institutional connector, working closely with researchers, academic leadership, the University Information Security Office (UISO), and other stakeholders to ensure that research and innovation environments are aligned, secure, and responsive to evolving needs. The role also connects research, AI, and applied innovation through MonarchSphere, enabling the translation of research into scalable solutions, pilots, and real-world outcomes.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field (e.g., data science, information systems, educational technology, or related discipline)
Comprehensive experience in research, including participation in or support of externally funded research initiatives
Significant leadership experience in digital innovation, research computing, or technology-enabled research environments
Considerable direct experience with research computing environments, cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS), and high-performance computing
Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in research contexts
Demonstrated ability to lead across research, academic, and operational domains
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, faculty, and institutional stakeholders
Statement of Economic Interests
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Sensitive Positions
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable experience in higher education or research-intensive institutions
Considerable experience supporting interdisciplinary and data-intensive research initiatives
Familiarity with research funding landscapes and grant development processes
Considerable experience aligning technology initiatives with instructional and research standards
Conditions of Employment
This is a hybrid position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.
- The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
- Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.
- Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.
Job Open Date: 04/27/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Review Date: 05/04/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please include a resume and cover letter with the completed application.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Job Title: Assistant VP of Research & AI Enablement
Department: CTR FOR LEARN & TEACHING
Position Number: FP623A
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Research and AI Enablement provides strategic and operational leadership for the environments, platforms, and capabilities that enable, power, and operationalize the university’s research ecosystem through AI, research computing, and integrated digital capabilities.
Positioned within Digital Innovation, this role is uniquely designed to bridge research, teaching and learning, and operational innovation. It focuses on building and operating scalable, secure, and high-performance environments that support research, while translating those capabilities into broader institutional impact through instructional innovation and operational applications.
The AVP plays a critical role in connecting AI, research computing, and digital product development to enable new models of discovery, learning, and execution. By integrating these domains, the role helps translate research capabilities into applied solutions that support academic programs, institutional operations, and external partnerships.
The AVP serves as a key institutional connector, working closely with researchers, academic leadership, the University Information Security Office (UISO), and other stakeholders to ensure that research and innovation environments are aligned, secure, and responsive to evolving needs. The role also connects research, AI, and applied innovation through MonarchSphere, enabling the translation of research into scalable solutions, pilots, and real-world outcomes.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field (e.g., data science, information systems, educational technology, or related discipline)
Comprehensive experience in research, including participation in or support of externally funded research initiatives
Significant leadership experience in digital innovation, research computing, or technology-enabled research environments
Considerable direct experience with research computing environments, cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS), and high-performance computing
Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in research contexts
Demonstrated ability to lead across research, academic, and operational domains
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, faculty, and institutional stakeholders
Statement of Economic Interests
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Sensitive Positions
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable experience in higher education or research-intensive institutions
Considerable experience supporting interdisciplinary and data-intensive research initiatives
Familiarity with research funding landscapes and grant development processes
Considerable experience aligning technology initiatives with instructional and research standards
Conditions of Employment
This is a hybrid position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.
- The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
- Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.
- Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.
Job Open Date: 04/27/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Review Date: 05/04/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please include a resume and cover letter with the completed application.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in VP Of AI
Document your advanced degree and specialization
PERM requires your employer to prove the VP of AI role genuinely needs an advanced degree. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and any publications or patents that establish your specialization in AI research or applied machine learning.
Verify the employer has PERM filing infrastructure
Many AI-focused startups lack the immigration counsel and HR processes required to run a PERM audit. Ask directly whether the company has filed PERM cases before and whether immigration support is handled in-house or through outside counsel.
Target companies with active EB-2 sponsorship history
Use Migrate Mate to filter VP of AI openings by employers with documented employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process for senior technical leadership roles.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer
DOL's PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before USCIS even sees your I-140 petition. Push to start the process within six months of your start date, especially if your priority date will face a backlog under your country of birth.
Understand how EB-2 NIW applies to AI leadership
If your AI work has national economic significance, a National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition without an employer completing PERM. USCIS evaluates whether your contributions are both substantial and positioned to benefit the United States broadly.
Check the prevailing wage before the role is posted
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a VP of AI in your metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level your employer will certify, since a mismatch at the audit stage can restart the entire process.
Green Card VP Of AI: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP of AI role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most VP of AI positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or higher in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field, combined with progressive leadership experience. If the employer structures the role around a bachelor's degree with substantial experience, EB-3 professional classification is also available. The specific degree requirement written into the PERM job description determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a VP of AI?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guaranteed path to permanency. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 establishes lawful permanent residency. There is no annual lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 petition stage, though per-country priority date backlogs affect nationals from India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
How can I find VP of AI jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't specify PERM sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate lets you search VP of AI openings filtered by employers with documented employment-based green card sponsorship history, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that don't have the infrastructure or intent to run a PERM case for a senior hire.
Can I switch employers during the green card process?
Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar role without restarting the process, provided your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For VP of AI roles, USCIS scrutinizes whether the new position is genuinely similar in duties and required qualifications to the original petitioned role.
What makes VP of AI PERM applications more complex than standard technical roles?
VP-level positions introduce two complications: the employer must justify why the role requires an advanced degree rather than experience alone, and the job description must accurately reflect actual duties without inflating requirements to exclude qualified U.S. workers. USCIS and DOL both review whether the stated minimum requirements are standard for the occupation as defined under O*NET, making precise job description drafting critical at the PERM stage.