Cybersecurity Program Community Coordinator

Dept Number/Name: 0-3910-000 / Center for Cybersecurity

Salary Plan: Temporary

Job Code/Title: 7344 / Cybersecurity Prog Comm Coord

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Position Number: 00058599

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Florida Center for Cybersecurity, also known as Cyber Florida, was created by the Florida State Legislature in 2014 within the University of South Florida to help Florida become a national leader in cybersecurity education, academic and practical research, and community outreach and engagement. While part of the University of South Florida, Cyber Florida works on behalf of the State of Florida at large, often carrying out special projects on behalf of the Florida Legislature, to help the citizens, businesses, and organizations of Florida stay safer in cyberspace. Cyber Florida engages a large network of public and private partners to achieve our goals, spanning public organizations such as law enforcement, public school districts, and state, county, and local government, to private companies that provide services and contribute to Florida's growing cyber-related economy. We work to build a robust pipeline of future professionals by introducing cyber safety and career awareness programs to K12 schools and helping Florida's public colleges and universities offer degree and certificate programs that produce ready-to-hire graduates. We create new, more accessible career pathways for career changers to enter the field, helping to address our nation's critical cyber workforce shortage. We support and facilitate academic research that contributes to our nation's competitive edge and conduct studies that yield new insights into cybercrime, privacy, user behavior, and organizational needs to help craft local, state, and national policy. Lastly, we engage millions of Floridians through cyber safety awareness campaigns and host events and resources to help protect those populations and organizations that are most vulnerable to cybercrime, such as small businesses, local governments, and senior citizens.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Statewide Cybersecurity Education and Training Program enhances cybersecurity awareness and skills among state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees. Based in Florida, our program includes awareness courses, cyber skills workshops, and industry certification opportunities.

The Cybersecurity Program Community Coordinator will be responsible for engagement with community partners, expanding the program visibility, fostering connections with organizations to enhance the program reach, managing inbound and outbound communications, developing and coordinating program events, identifying new opportunities to expand the program's reach and impact, and conducting various aspects of program administration. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a passion for program outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Outreach:
Working with Cyber Florida's Outreach Team, contribute to the development and implementation of outreach strategies to promote the program to state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Represent the program at industry events, conferences, and meetings.

Inbound and Outbound Communication:
Contribute to the management of communication channels, including email, social media, and phone inquiries.
Respond to inquiries and provide information about the program's offerings.
Contribute to the development and distribution of promotional materials and program updates.

Event Planning:
Coordinate and execute events such as workshops, training sessions, webinars, and conferences.
Work with the Outreach Team to oversee logistics, including venue selection, registration, and attendee communication.
Ensure events run smoothly and are well-attended.

Identify and pursue new event opportunities for program expansion and collaboration.
Develop proposals and presentations to pitch new initiatives.

Reporting and Analytics:
Collect and analyze data on program participation and outcomes.
Prepare regular reports on program activities, achievements, and areas for improvement.
Use data insights to inform leadership of strategic opportunities and program enhancements.

Collaboration and Team Support:
Work closely with other team members to ensure cohesive program delivery.
Provide support for other program-related initiatives and tasks as needed.
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

Other duties may be assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Cybersecurity, Business Administration) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Proven experience in program outreach, event planning, and communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and terminology is a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and communication tools.
Travel Ability to travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as requested.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.