(Hybrid) Temporary Program Manager - Youth and Community Engagement

This hybrid position (with part of time remote and part of time in Morgantown, WV) is responsible for working with a team to plan, implement, and evaluate grant funded youth-focused community and workforce development initiatives through WVU Extension.

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

Pay Grade: 17
Length of Assignment: Approximately 6 Months
Work Hours: 20 Hours per week

• Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience involving:
  • Working with youth or young adults
  • Working in a higher education setting preferred
  • Familiarity with youth workforce development, entrepreneurship education, 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

• 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.

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.