Cyber Academic Program Coordinator

Augusta University’s School of Computer & Cyber Sciences is located at the center of many academic governmental and corporate partnerships critical to the nation’s cyber security and technology enterprise including the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence the National Security Agency Savannah River National Laboratory and the U.S. Army Cyber Command we are laying the foundation for a future of great opportunities all around. Now is the time to be a part of Augusta University’s newest college! Our faculty bring valuable practical skills into the classroom. Our students are innovators doers and thinkers. The opportunities are boundless for you to pursue life-changing education at the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. And we’re just getting started.

The Cyber Academic Program Coordinator will be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment and support for the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences with general direction from the School’s senior leadership. This person will interface with departments throughout the university including Student Affairs Registrar Advising and Graduate Studies.

The duties include but not limited to:

Undergraduate Student Success Support – Serves as the primary point of contact for students and visitors of the SCCS Undergraduate suite to include student concerns and review of course evaluations. Assists in the day-to-day undergraduate operations of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. Manages the school and related program email to field prospective student questions. Provides support for school events including recruitment and outreach event set-up and other events on campus. Including but not limited to Closer Look Tours and Undergraduate Preview Day. Support undergraduate student recruiting and advising by responding to both external and internal program inquiries. Track prospective students from initial inquiry acceptance through graduation and after degree award. Assists in determining student eligibility for scholarships and other assistantship programs. Complete all student graduation applications. Disseminate current information to students about program related education opportunities and trends in cyber and computing related disciplines. Develop and implement strategies to recruit a qualified and diverse student population and reach enrollment goals. Assists with tracking undergraduate course and research assistants.

Graduate Student Success Support – Coordinate and manage internship programs with students/trainees. Assists in determining student eligibility for scholarships and other assistantship programs. Serves as a backup to the Graduate Cyber Academic Program Coordinator. Assists in tracking graduate and graduate research assistants.

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.

OR

High school diploma/GED and six years’ progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.

Possession of an advanced degree in computing education or related field. Knowledge of Augusta University graduate recruitment and admission policies.

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality availability and integrity of sensitive [patient student employee financial business etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups including individuals with disabilities and veterans.