Regent's Bachelor of Arts Program Coordinator- WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV is currently accepting applications for a Regent's Bachelor of Arts Program Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the delivery of the Regent's B.A. Program on Beckley Campus.

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
• 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

• Provide leadership for the administration, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) program.
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit, support, and retain adult learners, with an emphasis on degree completion.
• Oversee and coordinate the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of RBA Areas of Emphasis, ensuring alignment with institutional and state requirements.
• Coordinate the work- and life-experience assessment process for portfolio-based credit and other forms of prior learning.
• Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of microcredentials aligned with student, workforce, and employer needs.
• Develop stackable credential and degree pathways that connect microcredentials, prior learning, transfer credit, and other academic experiences to degree completion.
• Represent the institution in statewide RBA collaboration, including attending HEPC meetings related to the RBA program and collaborating with RBA directors and coordinators at other institutions of higher education across the state.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, workforce organizations, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support prior learning assessment processes consistent with institutional and program requirements.
• Collaborate with academic programs and administrative units to coordinate curriculum, recruitment, advising, student services, and related initiatives.
• Conduct community and workforce outreach to expand awareness of RBA, microcredential, and degree-completion opportunities.
• Recruit and advise students; analyze and evaluate student records; make recommendations regarding academic credit and degree completion.
• Facilitate, update, and collect data necessary for program assessment plans.
• Prepare information as necessary for program and University accreditation agencies and School, University, and HEPC officials.
• Assist Program Directors with recruiting faculty for RBA course delivery.
• Monitor, maintain, and direct the program budget.
• Serve on the School of Business Curriculum Committee, the School of Business Chair's Council, and other committees as needed.
• Serve on the Academic Council of Transformation.
• Provide input for program and department web page content.
• Maintain department filing systems and ensure the confidentiality of office correspondence and records pertaining to students and faculty.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Chair.
  

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three (3) years of directly related experience. Higher Education experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the needs and characteristics of adult and nontraditional learners, including barriers to enrollment, persistence, and degree completion.
• Ability to recruit and engage prospective students, particularly adult or nontraditional learners.
• Ability to advise and coach students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, community partners, and members of the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict-resolution, adaptability, and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with students who may be experiencing frustration, uncertainty, or challenges related to returning to or completing college.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to organize information, evaluate alternatives, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment.
• Organizational and time-management skills required to manage multiple projects, reports, requests, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of academic programs, institutional policies, procedures, and protocols applicable to higher education.
• Ability to work with faculty to communicate student concerns and support appropriate responses or adjustments.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise appropriate discretion.
• Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to learn and effectively use institutional student-information, degree-audit, advising, and related administrative systems.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Basic accounting knowledge sufficient to monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial records.
• General business mathematics sufficient to perform financial and other mathematical calculations.

• Must have the ability to travel for conferences and other work-related activities

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.