The WVU Extension Service (WVUES) is seeking applications for a Program Assistant.

About the Opportunity

This position performs routine to complex administrative, programmatic, and technical duties in support of the Raleigh County Extension 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)
• 15 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 (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

PAY GRADE: 12

What you'll do:

• In collaboration with county Extension Agents, Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Community Development (FCD), and 4-H Youth Development (4-H) determine program needs based on county and community needs assessments, observations, and discussions with community leaders, youth, and 4-H volunteers.
• Provide assistance in developing, expanding, conducting and implementing the 4-H program to reach diverse audiences.
• Establish relationships with the families of youth to build a stronger sense of understanding surrounding the value of the 4-H Youth Development and Agricultural Youth Development programs. Address family and cultural concerns, barriers, etc.
• Collaboration with faculty, staff, and the Evaluation and Communication Specialist, assist in facilitating the evaluation of programs and activities to identify areas of needed improvement.
• Develop and distribute age-appropriate materials designed to enhance the effectiveness of leaders in conducting high quality programs.
• Recruit new youth participants and/or organize new 4-H or WVU Extension clubs and groups as appropriate based on demographic data and information.
• Collaborate with the school system and local organizations to recruit and promote after school, outof school, weekend, and summer activities for youth.
• Assist school officials in enrolling students in 4-H programs.

• Associate degree or higher in youth development, health, science, humanities or a related field, required.

• A minimum of 6 (six) months of experience in the following:

  • Experience in planning and conducting age-appropriate youth educational programs.
  • Experience in working with community organizations and volunteers.
  • Experience in communicating (written, oral, formal/informal) with a variety of audiences.
  • Experience in working with the public.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Experience working in a professional setting and performing financial related duties.
  
  

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard office equipment.
• Ability to balance monthly budget reports and keep accurate, timely records.
• Ability to market and promote Extension programs to local constituents.
• Ability to learn the policies and procedures of the program centers, WVU Extension Service, WVU, state auditor’s office, and the Raleigh County Commission and Board of Education.
• Ability to assess current situations, determine the best course of action, monitor for needed changes and ask for assistance, if needed.
• Ability to trouble shoot technology and equipment and willingness to seek help if needed.
• Excellent communication abilities, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and database programs to complete and coordinate submission of appropriate reports and information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and the public.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and organize tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Public speaking abilities to present and market Extension Service programs to local constituents.
• Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends, as required.

• A Valid Driver's License

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.