To apply, visit https://employment.ric.edu/postings/7755
Position Overview
Rhode Island College is seeking a dynamic individual with demonstrated leadership and management skills to serve as the Director of the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies. The Director will work with the Distinguished Chair of the Institute and the Dean of the Business School to help set the direction of the Institute, implement strategies for generating resources and revenues, support local businesses and governments with consultation and education, and oversee the budget, planning, and organization of the Institute’s events and initiatives. The Director will serve as the main contact for the Institute and act as a liaison for the RIC community, corporate outreach, educational institutions, and alumni relations.
Essential Duties
- Works with the Distinguished Chair of the Institute and the Dean of the Business School to help set the direction of the Institute.
- Implements strategies for generating resources and revenues.
- Supports local businesses and governments with consultation and education.
- Oversees the budget, planning, and organization of the Institute’s events and initiatives.
- Serves as the main contact for the Institute.
- Acts as a liaison for the RIC community, corporate outreach, educational institutions, and alumni relations.
The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.
Occasional Duties
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the Business School and Distinguished Chair of the Institute.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Familiar with the NSA-CAE process
- Experience with curriculum development and consultation services
- Worked with adult learners and the ESL/ELL community
- Familiar with research approaches
- Great grant writing skills
- Ability to be student-focused
- Anticipated travel 25%.
- Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience: An MBA with a technical background or a Masters in a related technology field or equivalent experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- NSA-CAE process
- Curriculum development
- Consultation services
- Adult learners and ESL/ELL
- Research approaches and support
- Internships
- Grant Writing Skills
- Ability to be Student-Focus
- Anticipated travel 25%
- Bilingual
Environmental Conditions
The program is offered in a traditional laboratory and teaching facility.
