West Virginia University College of Business and Economics is currently accepting applications for a Career Development Program Coordinator. The Career Development Coordinator will play a pivotal role in integrating career and professional development into the academic experience within the Chambers College of Business and Economics. The incumbent will manage a wide range of coaching services, programming/workshop delivery, student engagement, and internal relationship development within the College of Business and Economics. The role will oversee all career development efforts that fall under the purview of their Subject Matter Expert (SME) areas and career development activities that support current and future student engagement initiatives in the CCD. Additionally, this role will have expanded ownership and responsibilities associated with managing strategic initiatives of the unit.

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
• 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 (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

What you'll do:

SME Model:
Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with internal leadership, faculty within assigned SME areas, and relevant student organizations.
Establish student engagement goals in conjunction with Academic Department Chair in assigned SME areas.
Create a continuous communication loop with the assigned employer relations team member and employers recruiting their target majors to ensure the guidance and advice they provide reflects ever-changing industry demands.
Identify and connect with alumni and prospective employers to increase the diversity of employer recruiting from targeted employers.
Develop relevant and engaging content/resources to be featured on the CCD website.
Participate in conversations with prospective students and parents to demonstrate the ROI of various undergraduate majors.
Coordinate and chaperone employer visits.
Drive response rates for internship and first-destination surveys; utilize findings to make data-driven decisions about future programming.

Employer/Alumni Relations:
Identify prospective employers based on student interest, curriculum alignment, and faculty research areas.
Participate in site visits, on-campus meetings/events, and career fairs.
Solicit direct feedback from employers relative to their ideal candidate qualifications and the quality of student preparedness and areas needing improvement.
Connect students with alumni/employers willing to serve as ad hoc career advisors or mentors.

Instruct BCOR 191:
Instruct a predetermined number of courses per semester. Complete all duties and responsibilities as well as comply with all university rules and regulations associated with course instruction.
Develop a strong rapport with students and begin instilling the importance of career planning during the freshman year.
Facilitate guest speakers, including representatives from key employer partners.

Strategic Initiatives/Partnerships
In collaboration with the director and assistant director, develop and execute strategic priorities of the unit. Cultivate campus-wide partnerships, such as with the Purpose Center, to increase access to resources for Chambers College students and alumni.

• Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, higher education, communication, business management, human resources, marketing, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, talent management or similar experience
• Innovative, strategic, and throughfall leadership
• Cultivates positive relationships across diverse professional consistencies
• Self-motivated; independently solves complex, time-sensitive problems
• Knowledge of career development theories
• Confidentiality and professionalism with respect to sensitive student information
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Technical aptitude and ability to navigate and utilize technology for program administration and service delivery
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

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.