Director of Cyber

**Posting Number**
- STA00487PO24**Job Family**
- Community and Social Service**Job Function**
- Community Engagement/Outreach**USC Market Title**
- Education Specialist**Link to USC Market Title**-
**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**
- $49,396**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**
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**Director of Cyber & Comp Science Education, (Prog Coord II), Minimum Salary: $49,396 per year, **USC** Aiken Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (**RPSEC**)**

The Director of Cyber and Computer Science Education (DCCSE) 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 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.
The DCCSE 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 such as family nights, Earth Day, Science Education Enrichment Day (SEED) and others.
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. Requires flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends. 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 a