(Hybrid) Program Specialist - Health Sciences & Technology Academy

The Health Sciences & Technology Academy at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Specialist for Harrison, Monongalia and Marion Counties.

About the Opportunity

Under the general direction of the director, develops, administers and promotes HSTA student clubs and that are geared toward academic enrichment and community service in the regions where students reside.
Serves as the staff person for the Local Governing Board. Additional information on HSTA may be found at the HSTA website: HTTPS://HEALTH.WVU.EDU/HEALTH-SCIENCES-AND-TECHNOLOGY-ACADEMY/

Candidates will work in Harrison, Monongalia and Marion Counties in WV. Preference given to candidates who live in one of those three counties.

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

• Assists the Director, District Assistant Director, and Local HSTA Board with accomplishing the goals and objectives of project development and completion.
• Travels to and coordinates and assists with all HSTA club and community program activities aimed toward the achievement of program goals. Secures facilities, transportation, food, supplies, guest speakers and equipment as needed.
• Assists or facilitates gathering resources necessary to carry the specific project to completion (recruits professional health care providers as role models and business-industry leaders to support HSTA, recruit teachers, students, parents, healthcare providers and resource personnel for HSTA clubs in the region.
• Coordinates networking of resources needed for program goals. Assesses the educational needs of communities through formal and informal studies, surveys and other research instruments. Advises students, parents and teachers of program resources and goals, financial aid, health profession career opportunities and access to higher education.
• Maintains regular contact with participating university faculty, HSTA teachers, public school administrators, parents and students. Coordinates and communicates with program staff and affiliates who arrange activities and carry out special projects at other HSTA sites.
• Assists the local governing board in preparing the programs' policies, budget and operating procedures. Monitors project expenditures to comply with budget limitations. Assists in the creation and maintenance of a records system that includes all teacher and student data and resources to projects and ensures their accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensures all projects are completed per university and HSTA standards. Writes, designs and distributes promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, print and media announcements. Writes and co-administers grants and proposals. Coordinates and writes reports on the progress of the project for review by the project director.
• Prepares and submits monthly reports on clubs, and students' status. Maintains final project and program documentation for presentation to project director.
  
  

• Master's degree preferred in Business, Education, Counseling, Liberal Arts or a related field.
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience in the following:
  • Human service, education, social services or related.
• 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

• Thorough knowledge of school districts, local boards of education, health care providers, and other health education organizations in Harrison, Monongalia and Marion Counties.

• Strongly prefer candidates reside in one of the counties.

• Leadership skills: Visionary, proactive, productive, self-starting, positive thinking, assertive, and possessing the ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively and effectively with all type of people.

• Ability to see that daily details are taken care of and the global goals are being pursued. Ability to plan and coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle the regional budget, generate reports, interpret data, and share with local governing boards, and other management skills.

• Computer literacy in MicroSoft Office, ability to use Excel. Experience with redcap is not necessary but preferred. Ability to analyze complex information and explain information to others. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• 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.