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Cengage Group Manager, Technical and Cybersecurity Instructors in Portland, Maine
We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .
What you'll do here:
Manage a team of cybersecurity and technical instructors, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
Develop, document and maintain Instructor standard methodologies associated with the varying delivery modalities.
Oversee Instructor performance, ensuring quality and consistency. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to instructors, identifying areas for improvement and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to ensure concepts can be used as examples by Instructors
Collaborate with other departments on Instructor utilization needs outside of the classroom.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to enhance learning outcomes.
Coordinate with stakeholders to address specific training needs or requirements.
Stay informed about changes in cybersecurity regulations, compliance standards, and industry certifications.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal requirements related to cybersecurity training.
Stay ahead of emerging instructional technologies and methodologies, incorporating them into training programs as appropriate.
Conduct Team Training as needed
Skills you will need here:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience of 5+ years in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Education, or a related field
3-5 Years of operational management experience.
Proven leadership and ability to empower and inspire a team of instructors.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to effectively convey complex and nuanced concepts for instructors to deploy given classroom situations.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet timelines.
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other instructional technologies.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving cyber education landscape
Infosec, a Cengage Group company, believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. We've been named to Madison's Top Workplaces and Chicago's Best Places to Work, and pride ourselves on our employee culture.
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
$101,900.00 - $163,000.00 USD
Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.
We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.