Cyber Outreach Coordinator Position Available In Lumpkin, Georgia

Cyber Outreach Coordinator
University of North Georgia, United States
about 5 hours ago

Location:

Dahlonega, GEORGIA

Job Type:

FullTime
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Cyber Outreach Coordinator (Grant Funded) on the Dahlonega campus. This full-time (1.0) position will report to the Deputy Director of the University of North Georgia Institute for Cyber Operations and work with the Director and other staff to implement portions of the DoD (Department of Defense) Cyber Institute Grant focused on increasing the Institute’s military and civilian DoD cyber workforce pipeline efforts. This position is grant funded under a multi-year DoD grant.
Coordinate and monitor a range of activities related to the focus areas of the DoD Cyber Institute grant, including but not limited to outreach programs to develop the cyber workforce pipeline, experiential learning opportunities for current students to develop knowledge and skills related to careers in cyber, and professional/continuing education opportunities in the region. Working with the six Senior Military Colleges to build competency and skills in DoD cyber workforce competencies, and performing additional duties as needed.
Coordinate outreach activities such as conferences, competitions, presentations, career fairs and events (in coordination with Career Services, PROs and appropriate offices), K-12 school visits and other events to raise awareness of available programs and resources.
Build and maintain relationships with schools and educators to provide curriculum support, facilitate educational programs, and engage middle and high school students in cybersecurity initiatives.
Develop, implement, and promote cybersecurity and computer science experiential programs tailored to middle and high school students, including but not limited to workshops, competitions, school visits, and demonstrations.
Build and maintain relationships with local partners, including internship and job placement contacts at the state government, defense industrial base (DIB) partners including defense contractors, and state and local industry partners, to facilitate student experiential learning and internships.
Work with the Deputy Director to identify target communities and key partners, including but not limited to federal and state employers, local cyber industry partners, Georgia public school districts, educational organizations, and community groups, and coordinate the Cyber Advisory Board events.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and sometimes competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to lead through collaborative decision making.ability to create and manage documents, databases, and spreadsheets in Word, Access, and Excel.
Knowledge of cyber operations and/or cybersecurity fundamentals.
Apply critical thinking skills throughout planning and implementation of educational initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse individuals in a professional setting and with all members of the university community, including students.
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a cybersecurity, education, or technical discipline. Ten years of middle/high school education experience required. Experience with cybersecurity and/or computer science education programs (including K-12, collegiate and/or training) required.
Applicants must be a current US Citizen in order to qualify for this position.
Doctorate preferred.
Three years of program coordination, coaching, and/or project coordination experience preferred.
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Contact information for three professional references The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at usg/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at usg/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at ung/about/mission-vision-values.php Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel 1-24%.
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
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