Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE) Program Manager

Department: CAS CIS Computer & Information Sci
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

October 12, 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to a completed online application, please submit the following for full consideration:
• A current resume/CV
• A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position
• Three (3) professional references with contact information

Department Summary

​​The Computer Science Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Computer Science. Instruction is provided by 18 tenure track faculty, 3 emeritus faculty, and 5 teaching faculty. The department serves approximately 600 undergraduate and 90 graduate majors, as well as offering several general education classes in the discipline. The primary research foci of the tenure track faculty are high-performance computing, machine learning/artificial intelligence/natural language processing, networking, and distributed systems with cross-cutting concerns on security and privacy.

​The University of Oregon (UO) co-leads the state-funded Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE) along with Oregon State (OSU) and Portland State (PSU) universities, and contributes to a range of OCCoE activities including workforce development, training and outreach related to Cybersecurity. These activities involve close collaborations with partners and stakeholders across the state and are supported by internal and external grants.

Position Summary

The OCCoE Program Manager will work closely with the OCCoE leadership team at UO to manage all activities of the Center, including managing all budgetary and fiscal issues related to the Center, collaborating with relevant staff members in the Computer Science department and Financial Services at UO. The manager will ensure compliance is met with federal, state, university, and funding agency policies, throughout the funding lifecycle. This position will develop and maintain relationships with partners, collaborators and stakeholders across the state. In addition, the OCCoE Program Manager will assist UO OCCoE leadership team in planning, development, and implementation of programs and projects including conceptualization and writing of proposals for external funding, and ongoing implementation for small to large scale projects and programs.

This position requires the exercise of independent judgement, the recognition of and response to new opportunities, familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, and knowledge about community engagement and communication strategy. The Program Manager will advise the leadership team on policy interpretation for the coordination of staffing, budget, communication, equipment, resources, and computing needs. This position will direct the production of required reports and act as liaison between the center leadership team at UO and all support services needed for each project, both internal and external to UO. The OCCoE Program Manager will also closely monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure continuity with OCCoE operations and project deliverables. In addition, this position will supervise all undergraduate and graduate employees in OCCoE, and other center staff members. The manager will be responsible for managing unit-level human resources tasks including employee searches, hiring, training, onboarding, payroll, travel (via Concur), and terminations. This position works independently in a team-supported environment and reports to the OCCoE's associate director at UO.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the field of STEM, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience providing project management, project coordination, and/or advanced administrative support.

Professional Competencies

• Strong computer skills in project management, word processing, spreadsheet and other digital work technologies.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to be proactive, prioritize work across multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and implement complex projects.
• Effective strategic communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and recommendations which align with policies.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead within a team, unit, or organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external partners from a variety of backgrounds in support of an inclusive environment.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience providing project management, project coordination, and/or advanced administrative support for one or more longer-term projects.
• Experience in program coordination, executive leadership support, budget management, office management, event planning, and similar activities.
• Experience balancing work between multiple teams, projects, or supervisors.
• Experience working in higher education or government.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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