Cyber Network Security Academic Support Specialist

ECPI University

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  • Date Posted:

    4/18/2025

  • Remote Work Level:

    100% Remote

  • Location:

    Remote, US National icon-usa.png

  • Job Type:

    Employee

  • Job Schedule:

    Part-Time

  • Career Level:

    Entry-Level

  • Travel Required:

    No specification

  • Education Level:

    Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree

  • Salary:

    We're sorry, the employer did not include salary information for this job.

  • Categories:

    IT,  Education & Training,  Tutoring,  Cyber Security

  • Benefits:

    Health Insurance, Retirement Savings, Mental Health Support

About the Role

Online - Cyber Network Security Academic Support Specialist

Job Category: Faculty

  • Remote

  • Location

    Remote
    United States

Job Details

Description

This is a Remote position.  This is a Part-time opportunity. Evening and weekend availability required.

Overview:

The Academic Support Specialist provides academic instructional support services to students in our Online Information and Cybersecurity Operations program.

Responsibilities:

  • Working 1-to-1 with students to help them develop their academic skills and assist them through coursework
  • Engaging with tutoring strategies such as active listening, note-taking, asking questions, and providing encouragement to students
  • Supporting students with study skills such as reading, note-taking, organization, and time management coaching, tutoring, and mentoring
  • Troubleshooting to provide academic technology support
  • Performing outreach to students needing additional support in their academic coursework
  • Developing and gathering additional resources through the mediums of videos, documents, articles, or websites to further support student learning
  • Documenting session notes in a learning management system
  • Supporting faculty and providing feedback to updates in curriculum

 Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information and Cybersecurity Operations or Computer Science-related program from a regionally accredited institution.
  • 1-2 years relevant work experience within the past 5 years required

Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the OSI and TCP/IP Models
  • Knowledge of Network and Server Administration, routing, switching, network protocols.
  • Wireless Mobile Security/Networking/CyberSecurity.   Knowledge of various security implications of virtualization and storage technologies.
  • Familiarity with Python.
  • Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (including approachability and empathy)
  • Experience in a student-centric and hands-on learning environment
  • Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
  • Ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote environment
  • Ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
  • The highest levels of integrity at all times
  • Strong listening skills and ability to see multiple perspectives

Technical Requirements:

Reliable high-speed internet required

Benefits of Employment

  •  ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits on the first of the month after thirty (30) days of employment, some of which are highlighted below:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Retirement plan
  • Health Advocate
  • Some industry certifications
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discounts (i.e. Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
  • IPad/Computer Purchase Program
  • Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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