Director, Process Improvement & Organizational Design (AIEnabled)

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Job Summary
The Director of Process Improvement & Organizational Design (AI Enabled) leads enterprise wide efforts to improve how work is designed, governed, and delivered through the responsible use of artificial intelligence, process improvement methodologies, and organizational design principles. This role blends process engineering, AI enabled analysis, workforce impact assessment, and change management to ensure AI technologies are deployed effectively, ethically, and with clear visibility into their impact on workflows, staffing levels, and organizational structure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, and continuous improvement of endtoend business processes across the organization.

• Design organizational and operating models aligned to strategy.

• Leverage AI tools for process documentation, analysis, and optimization with appropriate human validation.

• Establish process governance, standards, and performance metrics.

• Lead cross-functional teams through pilot programs, testing cycles, and phased rollouts of AI solutions/change efforts.

• Evaluate ROI, risk, and operational impact of AIenabled solutions.

• Model staffing, role evolution, and skill requirements.

• Partner with HR and leaders on workforce planning, upskilling, and reskilling.

• Develop training materials and support documentation to help employees adapt to new tools and workflows.

• Measure performance before and after AI deployment.

• Build dashboards and reports to communicate insights to leadership.

• Track KPIs related to efficiency, quality, cost, and workforce impact.

Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year. (MUST BE INCLUDED)

• All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours.

• People leaders are required an additional 16 hours of leadership development.

• Perform other duties not listed as assigned. (MUST BE INCLUDED)

The following duties are required for People Leader roles specifically:

• Exercises full discretion and decision-making authority in the recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching, development & termination of staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and workforce planning strategies.

Drive high performance by administering the performance management process timely, setting clear expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention.

Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role

* Bachelor's degree required.
* Seven plus (7+) years of experience in process improvement, org design, or operational excellence.
* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, BPM, or service design.
* Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and analytics tools

• Master's degree preferred.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous)

• Bilingual or multilingual preferred

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role

• Advanced knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management (BPM), service design, and systems thinking.
• Knowledge of organizational design and operating model frameworks, including role clarity, decision rights, governance, and service delivery models.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts (e.g., automation, machine learning, generative AI) as applied to business process improvement and decision support.
• Knowledge of change management principles and the organizational impacts of largescale operational transformation.
• Understanding of governance, risk management, and ethical considerations related to AIenabled solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex, crossfunctional processes and design futurestate workflows that improve efficiency, quality, and accountability.
• Skill in leveraging AIenabled tools to support process documentation, analysis, synthesis, and insight generation while applying appropriate human judgment.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, including the ability to assess feasibility, ROI, risks, and operational impact of proposed solutions.
• Ability to develop clear, datadriven recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead workshops, process mapping sessions, and crossfunctional working groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts for executive and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to lead enterprisewide initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Ability to influence without authority and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving institutional needs.
• Ability to ensure AIenabled work remains aligned with organizational values, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and guide teams through change and transformation.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

Competencies
Dallas College seeks to identify core and professional competencies for each role and level which helps define the level of expertise needed and desired to demonstrate success in the role:

• Accountable

• Adaptable

• Solution Oriented

• Collaborates

• Communicates Effectively

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,

veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.