St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Program Director, National Center for Cybersecurity Education

DEPARTMENT: Campus Executive Officer                          SITE: Allstate Center

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                             GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plans and directs the Cybersecurity Education program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the direction and administration of all activities of Cybersecurity Education program, ensuring compliance within contractual parameters.
• Develops, prepares, and updates program course material.
• Develops schedule of classes for discipline or program.
• Advises students in program planning, course selection, and career guidance.
• Recommends the hiring of employees and trains, directs and evaluates work of staff assigned. Handles discipline and grievances within the department.
• Manages and tailors current education and training programs and implements program controls and evaluation systems.
• Promotes program within the community and region.
• Supervises the development and maintenance of the program budget.
• Assists in implementation of in-service training programs for faculty.
• Provides assistance for students' programs, laboratory control and inventory, and placement services.
• Assists the provost/assistant provost regarding budget matters for the specific program area.
• Interacts with external industries, businesses, and professional groups on behalf of the college.
• Controls equipment/materials utilized within the program.
• Communicates with the provost/assistant provost and faculty regarding program policies, procedures, and personnel matters.
• Prepares reports and statistical studies relating to the operations and services of the department.
• Responsible for establishing informal procedures as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree, with major related to discipline, plus specialized courses in the field. Industry-recognized certification(s) in the IT Security field preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of three(3) years leadership and management experience required. Experience in law enforcement related to computer crime investigation, Cybersecurity education or related areas.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Direct experience in and knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in the IT Security field. Knowledge of teaching techniques in the field of IT Security. Ability to work with private industry, the community, as well as state and federal agencies. Ability to design and implement curriculum programs. Ability to procure and manage grant programs. Ability to coordinate research and incorporate the results in a the program. Strong leadership, management, presentation skills and administrative skills.

Revised: 9/06