Assistant Director, Center for Security Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus•Adelphi, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Center for Security Studies (CSS) will manage grant and scholarship administration, track grant funding and expenditures, lead the planning and execution of CSS events, serve as a representative for CSS, coordinate academic operations and communications, and supervise staff and student workers. This role requires operational excellence, grants and compliance acumen, strong technical and AI-enabled productivity skills, event and stakeholder leadership, and academic and administrative fluency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (education, public administration, security studies, information systems, or related discipline).
3+ years of experience in academic administration, program coordination, grants management, or higher education operations.
Operational excellence
Grants and compliance acumen
Strong technical and AI-enabled productivity skills
Event and stakeholder leadership
Academic and administrative fluency

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related academic or administrative field.
Experience supporting grants, fellowships, or federally funded academic programs.
Familiarity with cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) academic programs or research initiatives.
Experience working with external partners (government, industry, advisory boards).
Experience maintaining academic websites or content management systems.

Responsibilities

Manage grant, scholarship, and fellowship administration, including application coordination, compliance tracking, reporting, and liaison with Financial Aid, Finance, and Student Services.
Track grant funding, expenditures, performance metrics, and deadlines, providing financial and impact reporting to senior leadership and external sponsors.
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of CSS conferences, advisory board meetings, workshops, and webinars, including logistics, speakers, and materials.
Serve as a representative and point of contact for CSS with faculty, government, industry, and academic partners, particularly in the absence of senior leadership.
Coordinate CSS academic operations and communications, including support for academic programs and maintenance of web content and resources.
Supervise and direct staff and student workers, maintaining accurate records, documentation, and operational support for CSS programs and partnerships.

Benefits

22 days of paid vacation
15 days of sick leave
3 personal days
16 paid holidays (17 during general election years)
Health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans
Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS)
Supplemental Retirement Plans: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options
Tuition Remission for Regular Exempt Staff
Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service