Staff Assoc.,Cyber Range Ops and Events

About the role

The Cyber Range Operations and Events Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, event management, and operational oversight of the Bridgewater State University Cyber Range. This individual will play a key role in establishing and executing Cyber Range operations and programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for Cyber Range events, workforce courses, and custom cyber security programs.
• Develop marketing plans and ensure high-quality experiences for all Cyber Range users.
• Manage daily operations including event scheduling, logistics, invoicing, billing, accounts receivable, tracking range usage, and administration of maintenance and service contracts.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver a portfolio of Cyber Range services tailored to nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, military organizations, and higher education institutions.
• Aid in marketing efforts for Cyber Range programming, including creating marketing plans, managing direct email outreach, producing graphic materials and flyers, and supporting social media and digital promotion.
• Provide day-of-event operational support, including assistance with A/V, room setup, attendee management, speaker support, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in event management, program coordination, marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience creating marketing plans, producing promotional materials, and managing digital or direct email marketing.
• Experience with event scheduling systems, HubSpot, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and the ability to learn and adopt new technologies as they emerge.
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially as part of a team.

Priorities

• Experience in or demonstrable ability to learn about information technology or cybersecurity workforce development.
• Experience in general workforce development or corporate training.
• Experience with procurement and financial systems, including requisitions, purchase orders, vendor setup, and payment processing.
• Experience collaborating with community, municipal, or industry partners.
• Graphic design or digital media experience.
• Knowledge of Higher Education Principles, Practices, and Procedures.