Program Manager Cyber Security

Job Description

  • Job code: 010879
  • Pay grade: F
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Directs the operations of the cybersecurity program office. Provides academic support and advising. Develops, implements, and evaluates cybersecurity Â鶹´«Ã½ outreach programs and initiatives. Recruits Â鶹´«Ã½s by developing and implementing marketing strategies and programs.

Major duties

  • Directs the daily operations of the cybersecurity programs office. Manages resources and creates protocols for efficient workflows. Coordinates functions and processes between departments for all cybersecurity programs’ needs.
  • Develops, implements, evaluates, maintains, and modifies policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to Â鶹´«Ã½ services and academic advising, including counseling, admissions and re-admission, orientation, and registration.
  • Processes admissions for new graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s. Advises all graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s and manages graduation. Collaborates with advisors on all undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½ advising and graduation. Serves on appropriate committees related to these initiatives.
  • Develops and oversees strategies and initiatives for the recruitment of graduate and undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s both domestically and internationally.
  • Oversees the Cybersecurity Programs social media and website presence. Tracks and analyzes the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and admission activities. Oversees research to identify additional ways to reach target group and referral sources. Markets and represents the Cybersecurity Programs at events both on and off-campus.
  • Develops relationships, promotes, and markets the graduate and undergraduate programs to potential Â鶹´«Ã½s, community leaders, and other organizational and business stakeholders regionally and globally. Manages all outreach initiatives and programs to include external projects and summer camps.
  • Collaborates with the Cybersecurity Program Committee for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Maintains National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security Center of Academic Excellence designations.
  • Collaborates with the Co-Directors of cybersecurity programs, faculty, and members of appropriate committees, to evaluate Â鶹´«Ã½ satisfaction, monitor market trends, and other university and college stakeholders to develop short- and long-term strategic initiatives for the cybersecurity programs.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises Â鶹´«Ã½ employees.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Three years' relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to provide Â鶹´«Ã½ support and advising within a specialized academic program.
  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Required other

  • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state. Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired qualifications

Desired experience

  • Five Year's relevant experience.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-04-15

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.