Researcher for Content Development (Part-time)

Compensation Range:

Position Summary

The Part-Time Researcher for Content Development will support a research grant. This role will be responsible for creating and curating content to complement and support labs developed using the Haiku Forge tool. It involves mapping publicly available certification-related materials to these labs and developing a variety of educational resources, including videos, graphics, presentations, quizzes, and learning outcomes. This position offers a collaborative environment and will work closely with the Learning Experience Designer, the Lab Development Researcher, and the Principal Investigators to deliver high-quality educational content.

This position is 100% grant funded.

Essential Functions:

• Support the development of content mapped to various certifications like CompTIA CASP+ and CompTIA Network+ that is aligned with various certifications like CompTIA CASP+ and CompTIA Network+.
• Collaborate with a learning experience designer to create lesson plans, video content, and other content that is aligned with labs created from the Haiku Forge tool.
• Submit work summaries and reports based on your work and research.
• Collaborate with fellow researchers, faculty, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the research projects.
• Participate in regular team meetings and provide updates on progress.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical area required.
• Technical Graduate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years working in a cybersecurity-related field required.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification preferred.
• Experience using the Haiku Cyber Range preferred.
• Experience participating in online cybersecurity labs required.
• Experience creating cybersecurity-related content required.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week Monday-Friday required.
• Must have a personal computer and the ability to facilitate online collaboration and communications remotely.
• Must reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Participate actively as a team member, contributing fully to the team's efforts and the organization's success.
• Strong organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to write technical content.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity workforce frameworks.
• Knowledge of CompTIA Certifications.

Location: Remote

Travel:  None

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

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