(Hybrid) Part-time Program Manager - Youth and Community Development

The Department of Family and Community Development at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Part-time Program Manager.

About the Opportunity

This hybrid position (with time required in-person in Morgantown, WV) is responsible for working with a team to plan, implement, and evaluate youth entrepreneurship and workforce development programs. This person will also be responsible for significant statewide administrative responsibilities including program coordination, evaluation, and finance. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including:

• Paid holidays (Staff holiday calendar)
• Annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 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 (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)
• 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 organizations delivering Extension developed efforts
  • 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 Extension programs to ensure alignment with ongoing initiatives.
• PROGRAM COORDINATION
  • Coordinate regular project team meetings to facilitate communication among Extension faculty/staff
  • Support the implementation of mini-grant funded pilot projects with partnering states through regular communication with partners and troubleshooting/problem solving
  • Maintain records of program activities, successes, and challenges to inform future program development
  • Coordinate the completion of partner memorandums of agreement and processing of invoice payments for community grants and pilot project support as needed.
  • Contact partners to schedule ongoing coaching sessions and/or individual meetings as needed.
  • Support youth focused community development projects with additional implementation tasks as needed.
• 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.

Work Hours: 20 Hours Per Week

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• A minimum of at least one (1) year of experience involving:
  • Working with youth or young adults
  • Working in a higher education setting
  • Familiarity with youth workforce development, entrepreneurship education, or similar preferred
  • Experience with financial systems in a higher education setting, or similar preferred
  • Required proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Canva, 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, and Abilities

• Professional communication Event planning and management
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Resource management skills / budgeting
• Volunteer management Meeting facilitation
• Partnership/relationship development
• 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.
• Operate an automobile to travel independently as needed
• Conduct or participate in educational programs or professional development experience that require travel and/or overnight stays.
• Complete volunteer vetting including background check, DMV check, and required child safety trainings as per WVU policy

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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.