(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - Honors College

The ASPIRE Office in the Honors College at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

The ASPIRE Program Coordinator assists the Director with supporting students who are pursing nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, as well as supporting students who are applying to graduate or professional school. This position will serve as a campus pre-law advisor and coordinate the Pre-Law Prep Program. This position will also assist in the coordination of the Peace Corps Prep Program.

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 or more based on years of service (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

• Assist the Director with supporting and advising students who are pursuing nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships
• Recruit and advise students applying for prestigious, nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships through conducting workshops and information sessions, organizing and distributing scholarship information, convening and coordinating with faculty committees, and managing logistical aspects of application processes.
• Assist students who are preparing scholarship and fellowship applications. This includes meeting with students to discuss various scholarships and fellowships, providing feedback on essay and personal statements (when appropriate), and organizing and participating in mock interviews.
• Draft letters of endorsement and scholarship evaluations
• Develop initiatives to recruit and support underserved students.
• Represent (along with the ASPIRE Director) the ASPIRE Office to internal and external constituencies.
• Serve on college/university committees as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units inside WVU, especially the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Pre-Health Professional Development Office, the Honors Foundation Program, the Honors in Action Program, and academic departments.
• Maintain records and provide as needed to students, faculty, departments, and administrators.
• Maintain website and social media accounts for the ASPIRE Office.
• Manage ASPIRE email account, including promptly replying to certain emails and forwarding others to the Director as appropriate.
• Assist Director with the Peace Corps Prep Program, including assisting in planning service-learning activities for members
• ASPIRE Program Coordinator will serve as a campus pre-law advisor, providing support and guidance to current students and alumni who are pursuing law school as well as coordinate the Pre-Law Prep Program, in partnership with the WVU College of Law.
• Identify students applying for law school
• Provide guidance on the law school application process
• Assist students in preparing for entrance exams (LSAT, GRE) and personal statement and resume writing
• Work with appropriate administrators, faculty, and staff at the WVU College of Law to plan and execute Pre-Law Prep programming
• Maintain Pre-Law Prep Program records
• Other duties as assigned

Expected annual salary is 50-55K.

• Master's level degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience advising or teaching undergraduate students
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong managerial skills
• Strong teaching skills
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer, website, and social media skills
• Intercultural competency
• Familiarity of study abroad processes
• Experience with communications through newsletters or email campaigns
• Strong experience with organization of student-focused events
• Ability to work independently and to use discretion in decision-making
• Administrative decision making and problem solving
• Ability to work with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
• Foreign language skills or significant experience working with diverse populations
• Graduate degree in a field that included a significant research project, i.e. thesis or dissertation

• Cover letter and resume with names and contact info for 3 references are required to be considered
  

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.