Director - Center Cybersecurity Education and Research

Position: Director - Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research

Job Summary

Reporting to the Academic Division Chair – 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

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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