Assistant Director of Computing Security
7113BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Computing Security
Detailed Job Description
The main duties of the Assistant Director include:

• Outreach and Partnerships: establish and oversee outreach programs with local K-12 schools, improve retention of students from underrepresented groups, establish and enable relationships with RIT Global partner programs and study abroad opportunities, facilitate alumni and donor engagement.

• Curriculum: collect and analyze data for curricular assessment activities and make recommendations to assessment lead, serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of the department's undergraduate and graduate curriculum committees, meet with prospective students and families, develop plans to enhance student success.

• Management/Operations: Supervise grant assistant, design course schedules, strategic budgeting, adjunct faculty recruitment and engagement.

• Introduction to Programming (GCIS-123, etc.) Course Coordination: lead strategic course scheduling across several departments/schools, oversee enrollment and waitlists.

Department/College Description
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT is one of the most comprehensive computing colleges in the nation. The college is housed in modern facilities in Rochester, NY, that include leading programs in computer science, game design and cybersecurity. As home to the countrys first undergraduate programs in software engineering and information technology, as well as the recently opened Global Cybersecurity Institute, Golisano College has long been a leader in computing education and research. Faculty, staff and students have access to specialized studios, labs, and equipment that are among the most complete and current of any university in the world. Moreover, Golisano College graduates go on to work at the worlds leading tech firms and have developed groundbreaking technology like the Kinect for Xbox 360 and game-changing innovations like jQuery. The college is home to the departments of Computer Science, Computing Security, and Software Engineering, as well as the School of Information, the School of Interactive Games & Media, and a college-wide PhD program, providing abundant opportunities for research collaboration within and beyond the college.
THE DEPARTMENT:
Computing Security: Established in 2012 to address critical security challenges cutting across computing disciplines, the computing security department is located in the new state-of-the-art Global Cybersecurity Institute building. The department currently has 16 full-time faculty and is committed to excellence in teaching and research in computing security. The department offers the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in computing security with current enrollment of 500 and 60 students, respectively. The PhD program is administered within the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. RIT is designated as one of National Center for Academic Excellence in both Cyber Defense Education and Research by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency. The department seeks to advance the computing security discipline and to meet the rapidly growing need of computing security professionals in the workforce. RITs cyber defense team is a perennial contender in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition and won the national championship in 2013. The department engages in a wide range of research in topics such as Cyber Analytics, Machine Learning, Applied Cryptography, Privacy, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Usable Security, and Cybersecurity Pedagogy.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
At least 5 years of experience working in higher education.
Skills:
Analyze data and communicate data-driven recommendations
Read and understand complicated policies, and establish and enforce processes
Work closely with a diverse team of faculty, staff, students, and partners
Synthesize feedback from stakeholders to modify processes and policies
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present to in-person and virtual audiences, communicate diplomatically to diverse audiences.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 118A
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field; enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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