(Hybrid) Project Coordinator - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Project Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

Provide logistical support for all activities of a multi-university mentoring network. Assist with mentee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding phases, help to organize training activities, monthly and annual meetings, budgets and funding, and assist in fulfilling grant reporting requirements.

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

• Facilitate operations of the mentoring network including recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of mentees, coordinate training activities and monthly and annual meetings, assist with establishing budgets and funding allotment, and assist with grant reporting and fulfillment requirements.
• Facilitate creation and maintenance of a network website and other social media outlets.
• Assist in communications and respond to routine inquiries from mentees and mentors.
• Assist in preparation of publications and presentations.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM-related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience that includes project management, accounting/budgeting, public outreach, and coordination of group activities.
• 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

• Ability to coordinate logistics of a dynamic and diverse research team.
• Experience using software applications of a university, funding agencies, and offices of sponsored programs.
• Experience with budgeting and accounting of sponsored projects.
• Experience with report writing.
• Ability to work across offices to complete tasks such as coordination of training opportunities, website design, and university communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Ability to plan for and meet deadlines and project goals.
• Demonstrated experience working with students or youth.
• Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM-related field.
• Project Management Training or certification

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.