director – cybersecurity center

The School of Business at Emporia State University is seeking the Director of the Cybersecurity Center in Emporia, Kansas. The Cybersecurity Center is a start-up venture of the School of Business. Working closely with faculty connected to the Cybersecurity Center, the director will work year-round to build appropriate cybersecurity and related programs as well as lead various outreach efforts. These outreach programs will be catered to benefit local, regional, and state entities, including small, medium, and large businesses in the area; rural establishments such as hospitals, agriculture enterprises such as farmers and their vendors; non-profit organizations; educational institutions such as middle-school, high school, community/technical colleges, and universities in the region; and individuals seeking to gain career-enhancing cybersecurity skills/certifications. Conducting these programs may require the director to travel overnight and work some evenings and weekends. Additionally, the director will be expected to attract and manage financial, relational, and human assets.

Primary Responsibilities

· Develop and coordinate cybersecurity-related outreach programs to foster relationships and partnerships with various stakeholders including middle school, K-12 teachers, university faculty, industry professionals, etc. These activities may necessitate overnight travel and working some evenings and weekends.

· Assist faculty members in developing cybersecurity curriculum, engage industry advisors to collect pragmatic feedback, and promote the offerings to potential students and other relevant stakeholders that may involve travel, some evening and weekend work, and overnight stays.

· Work with student assistants and faculty members to develop and execute summer camps, student competitions, and symposiums for increasing the visibility of the cybersecurity center.

· Manage the current fund and attract sufficient resources to sustain the Center through areas such as finding grant opportunities, helping grant writing, fundraising, sponsorships, and recurring revenue opportunities.

· Develop marketing communications and public relations strategies in coordination with the Director of Marketing in the School of Business to promote the Center.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or other business fields + 3 or more years of experience

· Basic knowledge of cybersecurity

· Experience in higher education, non-profit, or an equivalent

· Demonstrated communication competencies – interpersonal, written, and oral

· Ability to think critically and use independent judgement in decision making

· Ability to lead and manage graduate students

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in teams

· Skilled in social media management

· Ability to work some evenings or weekends, as events require

Preferred qualifications

· Master’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or other business fields

· Experience with grant writing and fundraising

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and qualifications for the position; a resume; and contact information for three professional references including names, addresses, e-mail, and phone numbers at https://bit.ly/3O4GJLu

Background check and official transcripts will be required prior to hire. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the preferred start date for the position would be as soon as possible.

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.