🧾 About the Role
Tech can be complex—but learning it shouldn’t feel impossible. As a Remote Academic Support Specialist for ECPI University’s Online Information and Cybersecurity Operations program, you’ll work one-on-one with students to boost comprehension, build skills, and provide guidance that sticks. If you’re tech-savvy with a mentor’s heart and can bring structure to chaos, this part-time role is built for you.


✅ Position Highlights
• Part-time, 100% Remote
• Evening and weekend availability required
• Work directly with cybersecurity students in a 5-week accelerated program
• Blend technical mentorship, academic coaching, and tech troubleshooting
• Contribute to curriculum development and student outreach


📋 What You’ll Own
• Support students one-on-one through tutoring, mentoring, and academic skill-building
• Help with time management, note-taking, studying, and coursework comprehension
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to academic systems
• Perform proactive outreach to students needing extra help
• Document session notes in the learning management system
• Develop and share supplemental resources (videos, guides, articles)
• Collaborate with faculty and offer feedback to improve curriculum


🎯 Must-Have Traits
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience within the last 5 years
• Knowledge of OSI/TCP-IP models, routing, switching, server/network admin
• Familiarity with mobile/wireless security and virtualization implications
• Some Python knowledge preferred
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills—empathetic and student-first
• Able to thrive independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
• Organized, communicative, and integrity-driven


💻 Remote Requirements
• Reliable high-speed internet
• Quiet, distraction-free workspace
• Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines without direct supervision


💡 Why It’s a Win for Remote Job Seekers
• Flexible, part-time remote role
• Help shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
• Access to ECPI’s employee perks: iPad/computer purchase program, EAP, discounts, and more
• Contribute to a mission-driven institution empowering learners across the country


✍️ Call to Action
If you’re ready to empower the next wave of cybersecurity talent through mentorship and academic support, ECPI University wants to hear from you. Apply now and turn your tech knowledge into a lasting impact.