Associate Director Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Public and International Affairs

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About The School Of Public And International Affairs

The School of Public and International Affairs, in support of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), seeks an Associate Director to focus on supporting Ohio Local Government Cyber Readiness. This position will oversee the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement for Local Government project (O-PCI), a cyber training and exercise program delivered across Ohio to improve local government cyber defenses and resiliency. The Ohio Cyber Range Institute is a cyber education, workforce, and economic platform for the state of Ohio powered by the University of Cincinnati.

About the Role

Deliver on OCRI initiatives to support Ohio local government cyber readiness. Manage and scale Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) in support of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI). Lead the program to reach an operational scale supporting thousands of local government entities across Ohio. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and management skills with an understanding of the local government environment. Cybersecurity subject matter expertise is not required, but experience with cybersecurity education and training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative structure and processes of O-PCI.
• Oversee O-PCI marketing and communication strategy.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams at OCRI responsible for creating and delivering O-PCI training content via an online learning management system, in-person exercises, and via the Ohio Cyber Range.
• Oversee and improve O-PCI processes to monitor results and collect feedback to determine effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and accelerate scaling of the program.
• Monitor and align budgets with planning and make recommendations to the grant Principal Investigator.
• Act as a primary program point of contact with local government officials and OCRI Regional Programming Centers.
• Produce and share reports with OCRI leadership, state of Ohio partners, and federal partners.
• Serve in an Operations Team Leadership role in OCRI to leverage assets for the O-PCI program and identify mutually beneficial outcomes between O-PCI and other OCRI products and services.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff and student associates (e.g., hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, time-off approval).
• Perform related duties required to achieve the goals of the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement for Local Government project.
• Serve as a public representative for O-PCI and OCRI with local, state, federal, and media partners.
• Coordinate with Associate Director for Regional Programming Centers on the development and improvement of the Persistent Cybersecurity Clinic Internship Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of the education requirement.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Experience in local and state government employment or local and state government contract/grant work.
• Experience in program management.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in local, state, or federal government work environments.
• Experience with technology or cybersecurity-related policy or technical issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Robust Retirement Plans: Choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days). Six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.