(Hybrid) Program Manager- Family and Community Development

The Department of Family and Community Development is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager at West Virginia University Extension Services.

About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for working with a team to plan, implement, and evaluate relationship education programming delivered by WVU Extension through a partnership with the WV Department of Human Services. This role will serve a central administrative coordinator of statewide efforts led by the Principal Investigator.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do:

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

• Review, maintain, and/or develop program materials as needed for outreach efforts
• Develop and/or revise program implementation guides to be shared with coordinators delivering relationship education in counties across the state
• Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate communication with partner within West Virginia and across the U.S. to support partner planning/development of shared efforts.
• Foster collaboration among existing stakeholders to ensure alignment with ongoing initiatives.

PROGRAM COORDINATION

• Coordinate regular project team meetings to facilitate communication among Extension faculty/staff
• Maintain records of program activities, successes, and challenges to inform future program development
• Support the project team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of relationship education programming (both virtually and in-person)
• Facilitate the development of statewide and regional tracking of direct education efforts.

PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REPORTING

• Track and maintain program data to ensure thorough and accurate program evaluation.
• Facilitate communication with partners to collect data.
• Organize and maintain surveys, focus group discussion template, and other documents for use by program partners.
• Work closely with project teams to analyze program evaluation data.
• Develop program reports to share both internally and with program partners.

• Support the development of required reports for private and public funders.

• Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience involving:
  • Working in program coordination/management
  • Working in a higher education setting preferred
• Required proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other standard platforms
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Resource management skills.
• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Partnership/relationship development skills.
• Assertiveness and conflict resolution skills to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Basic computer skills for input and output of data, electronic communication, and extracting programming resources.
• Ability to clearly articulate concepts to broad and diverse audiences.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports for grant management and partnership development.
• Ability to recruit program clientele and to recruit program resources.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate an automobile to travel independently as needed
• Ability to conduct or participate in educational programs or professional development experience that require travel and/or overnight stays.
  
  

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.