New Job Part-Time Director Of Program Activities- Kendrick Center- College Of Business & Economics In West Virginia

West Virginia University College of Business and Economics is currently accepting applications for a Part-time Director of Program Activities in the Kendrick Center. As Head of Operations, this position will play a key role in establishing the strategic efforts of The Kendrick Center. In addition to managing the daily functions of the center and collaborating closely on programming and community building, this leader will have a role in planning future programs and center activities. The role will also maintain the budget for the center and handle accounts payable, receivables, and scholarship management with oversight from the B&E Business Office.

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 (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 non-classified 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

Work Hours: 20 hours per week (variable shift)

Length of Assignment: 12 months

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Director and Kendrick faculty in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity.
• Collaborate with Director, college business officer, and other key personnel in the development of financial and budgetary plans
• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for key initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Operational management of all Kendrick programs, including advertising, event planning, and sponsorship.
• Manage outreach initiatives by scheduling, inviting, and participating in center activities.
• Represent the Kendrick Center by traveling the state to cultivate and maintain existing relationships with K-12, higher education and private industry partners ensuring they are up-to-date on Kendrick Center programming and offerings.
• Serve as an advocate for expansion of programming and experiences within the College and University undergraduate and graduate curriculums.
• Direct recruitment for the Kendrick Educators Program and the Kendrick Fellows Program, 75% of the centers budget centers around these two programs. Diligent oversight is required to ensure the students are a good match for the program and can be successful. Recruitment will also include event planning and management, such as the WVU Summer Ethics & Economics Workshops. Recruitment may require substantial travel around the state.

• Bachelor’s degree in any business field or economics preferred. Background in Philosophy preferred.
• One (1) or more years experience with:
  • Program coordination, event planning, and team coordination.
    
  • Video creation, graphics, and communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and PPT.
  
• Proficient in web development, graphical visualization, writing for the public.
  
• Ability to travel required (up to 3 weeks per year).
  
• Experience working with high-end users.
  
• Bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness.
  
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  
• Demonstrate ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
  
• Understand and communicate current trends and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  
• Understand all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
  
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes. Demonstrate the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.
  
• Be student-focused.
  
• Hold knowledge and fluency working with various needs assessment and research methods.
  
• Be proficient in computer applications. Encourage use of technology in the delivery of instruction and understand the challenges that faculty and students face in using technology.
  
• Prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Follow through and timely completion of assigned tasks.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of agency policy and procedures.
  
• Utilize proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
  
• Demonstrate ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.
  
• Work well without close supervision and with little direction. Be able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
  
• Be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
  
• Be able to work a flexible, extended schedule at a variety of locations with a mind to get the job done.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.