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Summary
The AI Enablement Analyst supports the AI Enablement Manager in driving Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption across SouthState Bank and in administering the enterprise AI use case intake and governance (AIGA) processes on behalf of the AI Transformation Office (AITO). The role handles the day-to-day coordination, tracking, content, and reporting that keep AI enablement running—managing the intake pipeline, preparing governance materials, maintaining the AI registry, and supporting training and communications. This position exists to give the AI Enablement Manager and the AITO added capacity to scale AI adoption responsibly and efficiently.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate logistics for Copilot learning sessions, office hours, and the Copilot Champions program—scheduling, invitations, materials preparation, and attendance tracking—and provide first-line responses to end-user questions, escalating complex issues to the AI Enablement Manager or IT.
Assemble AI use case packages, risk-scoring inputs, and AI due diligence (DDQ) documentation for AIGA review; schedule AIGA and related governance meetings; capture minutes and action items; and track approval conditions through to completion.
Administer the AI use case intake pipeline in SharePoint and ServiceNow—logging, tracking, and triaging incoming requests; following up with lines of business for complete information; maintaining intake and prioritization trackers; and scheduling intake reviews in support of the AI Enablement Manager and the AI Transformation Office (AITO).
Maintain and update AI Central, including resources, FAQs, and the prompt library; manage the content calendar; draft and publish new content; and support AI communications and the quarterly AI newsletter.
Maintain AI registry data and refresh, quality-check, and distribute AI Transformation Power BI reporting (Copilot usage and adoption; use case pipeline, status, and value realization); and compile recurring metrics and reports for the AI Enablement Manager and AITO.
Provide administrative and project support to the AI Enablement Manager and broader Data Intelligence and AI Transformation Office initiatives, including scheduling, documentation, and ad hoc data gathering and analysis as needed.
It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Coursework, certification, or experience in data analytics, AI, or business technology.
Minimum Experience
1–3 years of experience in an analyst, coordinator, or administrative support role, preferably involving technology, data, or process coordination.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365; exposure to Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools preferred.
Experience maintaining trackers, documentation, or reporting for a team or program.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Microsoft 365/Copilot fundamentals certification; Power BI or ServiceNow familiarity a plus.
Additional Physical Demands
None beyond the physical demands captured below.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and a strong interest in and aptitude for generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple requests, trackers, and deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency with SharePoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI and ServiceNow is a plus.
Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to prepare resources, FAQs, and end-user support materials.
Strong customer-service orientation for responding to end-user questions and supporting adoption.
Discretion and reliability in handling governance, risk, and other sensitive documentation.
Eagerness to learn AI tools, trends, and best practices, and to grow within the AI enablement function.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across business lines, IT, and risk partners.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands
Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend and reach
Work Environment
Remote or hybrid: For remote or hybrid positions, a secure and distraction-free setting is required, with a reliable internet connection (cable or fiber preferred, mobile hotspots not acceptable). Hybrid positions will report to a physical Company location, as directed by the manager, and that setting will be a typical office environment.
Benefits | SouthState Careers
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years experience in an analyst, coordinator, or administrative support role (technology, data, or process coordination preferred).
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365.
- Exposure to Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools.
- Experience maintaining trackers, documentation, or reporting for a team or program.
- Proficiency with SharePoint and Excel.
- Familiarity with Power BI.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare resources, FAQs, and support materials.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to manage multiple requests, trackers, and deadlines.
- Strong customer-service orientation for responding to end-user questions and supporting adoption.
- Discretion and reliability handling governance, risk, and sensitive documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across business lines, IT, and risk partners.
- Secure, distraction-free remote/hybrid work setting with reliable internet (cable or fiber preferred).
- Preferred: Microsoft 365/Copilot fundamentals certification.
SouthState Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SouthState Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by SouthState Bank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, PTO, dedicated volunteer time, and Critical Care Time are prominently included in the package, broadening time‑off support. These offerings help the total rewards feel stronger even when base pay is viewed as average.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and Roth/traditional options, and references to an employee stock purchase plan, bolster long‑term financial benefits. Retirement programs are presented as a core strength of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs plus banking product and retailer discounts add lifestyle value beyond core insurance. The breadth of ancillary perks complements standard medical, dental, and vision coverage.
SouthState Bank Insights
What We Do
SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 240+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. We offer robust banking solutions, including consumer banking, mortgage, small business banking, commercial banking and wealth management. Our bankers care about our customers and each other – and it shows. We’re proud to have earned awards for our banking solutions, service and workplace environment. For the past three years, we’ve been ranked on the Forbes’ 100 Best Banks in America and have earned top workplace honors several years running. This is banking at its best. This is banking forward. Learn more about how we can help you meet your financial goals at www.southstatebank.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender
