What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Cyber & CS Ed position at University of South Carolina Student Government?
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00957PO24 Job Family Community and Social Service Job Function Community Engagement/Outreach USC Market Title Education Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132481 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Cyber & CS Ed Campus Aiken Work County Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Ruth Patrick Science Ed. Center State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $49,396 Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Deadline Extended Director of Cyber & Comp Science Education, (Prog Coord II), Minimum Salary: $49,396 per year, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) at USC Aiken
The RPSEC Director of Cyber and Computer Science Education will work with the RPSEC Director to facilitate and provide leadership for the expansion and development of the Center’s cyber, coding and computer science K-12 education program offerings to provide opportunities for students and teachers to participate in computer science activities, comprehend cyber issues, engage in cybersecurity education, and become aware of cybersecurity career fields. Programs will focus on growing and educating the next generation cyber-literate workforce.
This person will integrate best practices for delivering cybersecurity instruction in the K-12 setting. They will teach innovative, STEM lessons with a focus on but not limited to cyber and computer science education for students and teachers. They will enhance existing lessons and develop new education programs for students and teachers including pre-/post-program instructional activities.
They will work with others to coordinate student programs, teacher workshops/courses, and summer camps. They will partner with others to coordinate and arrange special programs and outreach events.
The motto of the RPSEC is, “Infusing a Love for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics” and seeks to do so for people of all ages. The RPSEC is a cooperative effort between the University of South Carolina Aiken, business, industry, and schools in the Central Savannah River Area of South Carolina and Georgia. A major focus of the RPSEC is to serve as the outreach arm of USC Aiken to K-12 schools in the region. Students participate in field trips where they engage in a variety of captivating, standards-based educational programs to support STEM. In addition to its focus on the K-12 community, the RPSEC also has a significant educational mission to serve the general public through special educational activities and events.
Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Master’s degree and 3 years teaching or related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years teaching or related experience and/or experience with coding, programming or authoring languages, robotics, cyber, and computer education activities preferred. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Application deadline: February 16, 2025. Expected start date July 16, 2025, with anticipated signed offer letter by early March. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. * This posting’s deadline was extended. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree and 3 years teaching or related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years teaching or related experience and/or experience with coding, programming or authoring languages, robotics, cyber, and computer education activities preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of basic education principles, principles of instruction, curriculum development, instructional design and theories. Knowledge of modern management techniques and principles. Knowledge of learning disabilities and handicaps. Ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment and render individualized instruction. Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, principals, parents, coworkers and the general public. Demonstrated leadership, strong public relations skills, computer competency, outstanding organizational abilities. Ability to work with youth and adults. Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, principals, parents, coworkers and the general public. Ability to work with computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, presentation. Familiarity with the field of cybersecurity or other technical fields.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide leadership and direction for the RPSEC’s cyber, coding and computer science education programs for students and teachers. Integrate best practices for delivering cybersecurity instruction in the K-12 setting. Work with others to coordinate student programs, teacher workshops/courses, and summer camps. Work with others to coordinate and arrange special programs such as family nights, Earth Day, SEED and others. Work with schools to provide a substantive program for the teachers and students at these schools.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty
Teaching: Effectively teach innovative, science, mathematics and technology
lessons with a focus on but not limited to cyber and computer science education. Teach courses and workshops for teachers. Enhance existing lessons and develop new education programs for students and teachers including pre-/post-program instructional activities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Technology Coordination: Lead technology coordination efforts at RPSEC. This includes integration of technology into instructional programs; support of technology use in RPSEC programs and by RPSEC staff; monitoring, maintaining and developing technology use and activities at the RPSEC.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
External Funding: Engage in networking with members of the community and
grant writing activity that will provide sources of external funding. Identify
potential sources of funding and participate in the proposal development.
Write or participate in writing a major grant proposal totaling at least $50,000.
Provide appropriate oversight and work to support grant projects that have
been funded.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Perform other duties as determined by the director of the RPSEC.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 12/10/2024 Job Close Date 02/16/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 16, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180587 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Logo Posting Number STA00957PO24 Job Family Community and Social Service Job Function Community Engagement/Outreach USC Market Title Education Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132481 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Cyber & CS Ed Campus Aiken Work County Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Ruth Patrick Science Ed. Center State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $49,396 Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Deadline Extended Director of Cyber & Comp Science Education, (Prog Coord II), Minimum Salary: $49,396 per year, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) at USC Aiken
The RPSEC Director of Cyber and Computer Science Education will work with the RPSEC Director to facilitate and provide leadership for the expansion and development of the Center’s cyber, coding and computer science K-12 education program offerings to provide opportunities for students and teachers to participate in computer science activities, comprehend cyber issues, engage in cybersecurity education, and become aware of cybersecurity career fields. Programs will focus on growing and educating the next generation cyber-literate workforce.
This person will integrate best practices for delivering cybersecurity instruction in the K-12 setting. They will teach innovative, STEM lessons with a focus on but not limited to cyber and computer science education for students and teachers. They will enhance existing lessons and develop new education programs for students and teachers including pre-/post-program instructional activities.
They will work with others to coordinate student programs, teacher workshops/courses, and summer camps. They will partner with others to coordinate and arrange special programs and outreach events.
The motto of the RPSEC is, “Infusing a Love for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics” and seeks to do so for people of all ages. The RPSEC is a cooperative effort between the University of South Carolina Aiken, business, industry, and schools in the Central Savannah River Area of South Carolina and Georgia. A major focus of the RPSEC is to serve as the outreach arm of USC Aiken to K-12 schools in the region. Students participate in field trips where they engage in a variety of captivating, standards-based educational programs to support STEM. In addition to its focus on the K-12 community, the RPSEC also has a significant educational mission to serve the general public through special educational activities and events.
Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Master’s degree and 3 years teaching or related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years teaching or related experience and/or experience with coding, programming or authoring languages, robotics, cyber, and computer education activities preferred. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Application deadline: February 16, 2025. Expected start date July 16, 2025, with anticipated signed offer letter by early March. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. * This posting’s deadline was extended. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree and 3 years teaching or related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years teaching or related experience and/or experience with coding, programming or authoring languages, robotics, cyber, and computer education activities preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of basic education principles, principles of instruction, curriculum development, instructional design and theories. Knowledge of modern management techniques and principles. Knowledge of learning disabilities and handicaps. Ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment and render individualized instruction. Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, principals, parents, coworkers and the general public. Demonstrated leadership, strong public relations skills, computer competency, outstanding organizational abilities. Ability to work with youth and adults. Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, principals, parents, coworkers and the general public. Ability to work with computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, presentation. Familiarity with the field of cybersecurity or other technical fields.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide leadership and direction for the RPSEC’s cyber, coding and computer science education programs for students and teachers. Integrate best practices for delivering cybersecurity instruction in the K-12 setting. Work with others to coordinate student programs, teacher workshops/courses, and summer camps. Work with others to coordinate and arrange special programs such as family nights, Earth Day, SEED and others. Work with schools to provide a substantive program for the teachers and students at these schools.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty
Teaching: Effectively teach innovative, science, mathematics and technology
lessons with a focus on but not limited to cyber and computer science education. Teach courses and workshops for teachers. Enhance existing lessons and develop new education programs for students and teachers including pre-/post-program instructional activities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Technology Coordination: Lead technology coordination efforts at RPSEC. This includes integration of technology into instructional programs; support of technology use in RPSEC programs and by RPSEC staff; monitoring, maintaining and developing technology use and activities at the RPSEC.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
External Funding: Engage in networking with members of the community and
grant writing activity that will provide sources of external funding. Identify
potential sources of funding and participate in the proposal development.
Write or participate in writing a major grant proposal totaling at least $50,000.
Provide appropriate oversight and work to support grant projects that have
been funded.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Perform other duties as determined by the director of the RPSEC.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 12/10/2024 Job Close Date 02/16/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
- This posting’s deadline was extended. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 16, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180587 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $49,396
