Alliance/Partner Management, Budget Management, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Science, Contract Management, Educational Technology, English Language, Funding, GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst, GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, Grant Writing, Internet Security, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mentoring, Metrics, Multitasking, National Security Agency (NSA), Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Realtime Transport Protocol, Revenue Growth, Scientific Research, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Academic Division Chair \u2013 Science, Technology & Human Performance, the Director leads Shaw's cybersecurity strategy and programs. The Director drives the creation of an online master's degree, industry-partnered boot camps, employer relationships, grant funding, and NSA CAE-CD accreditation. The position manages virtual labs and aligns academic offerings with market and workforce needs.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead design and launch of an online cybersecurity master's degree.
- Develop and manage employer-partnered boot camps.
- Secure NSA CAE-CD designation within three years.
- Build and sustain RTP employer partnerships and advisory board.
- Lead grant writing and revenue generation from programs and partnerships.
- Oversee virtual cybersecurity labs and simulations.
- Coordinate SACSCOC substantive change submissions for new programs.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and instructors supporting programs.
- Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships supporting delivery.
- Track outcomes: enrollment, completion, placement, and revenue metrics.
- Represent Shaw with industry, agencies, and accreditation bodies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity faculty and adjunct instructors
- Lab manager(s) and instructional technologists
- Program coordinators and student workers
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Master's in Cybersecurity or related field required
- Seven or more years in cybersecurity leadership, including grants and partnerships
- Experience creating online programs or workforce boot camps
- Experience with accreditation or NSA CAE-CD processes preferred
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline preferred
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations
- CISSP required
- Additional certifications preferred: CISM, GIAC GCIH or GCIA
Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
- Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.
Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and
written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the
organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage
multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and
carrying. The employee is regularly required to
talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.