(Hybrid) Program Specialist for Raleigh and Mercer Counties - Health Sciences & Technology Academy

Description

The Health Sciences and Technology Academy at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Specialist for Raleigh and Mercer Countie

About the Opportunity

The Program Specialist will assist the Director, Community Research Associate, and local HSTA Board in achieving project development goals and ensuring the successful completion of initiatives. This position requires a high level of coordination and communication with community stakeholders and program participants and the ability to keep detailed updated records in the database.

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 benefit

• 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 program

What You'll Do

• Support the execution of project goals, including planning, development, and completion.
• Coordinate and assist with HSTA club and community program activities, ensuring logistical needs (facilities, transportation, supplies, etc.) are met.
• Recruit and engage students, teachers, parents, healthcare providers, and industry leaders to participate in and support HSTA initiatives.
• Facilitate networking and resource gathering to meet program objectives and address the educational needs of local communities through formal and informal research.
• Maintain regular communication with participating university faculty, HSTA teachers, school administrators, parents, and students.
• Assist with the preparation of program policies, budget, and procedures. Ensure compliance with budget limitations and maintain accurate program records.
• Develop and distribute promotional materials, write grants, and prepare reports on program progress for review.
• Ensure projects adhere to university and HSTA standards, while meeting deadlines and delivering outcomes.

Location:

• Candidates are strongly encouraged to reside in one of the counties served. This position requires up to 15 % travel within the region to support program activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Liberal Arts, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience in human services, education, social services, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of local school districts, boards of education, healthcare providers, and health education organizations in Raleigh and Mercer counties.
• Leadership skills: visionary, proactive, self-starting, and positive with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on achieving both daily tasks and long-term program goals.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs while managing regional budgets and interpreting data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with REDCap data base is preferred but not required.

• A valid driver's license is required.