Operations & HR Manager for University Extension

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.0- hour work week?

13 paid holidays

28 annual leave days?

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking an Operations Manager for the Dean’s Office of WVU Extension in Morgantown. The role oversees administrative staff, daily operations, HR functions, and county office support, ensuring compliant recordkeeping and timely promotion/tenure processes.

The position supports the associate dean and program administrators, coordinating with units to maintain efficient organizational function and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication, education or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading professional office activities.
• Experience with Microsoft applications and project management is required.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks, manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Promotion and Tenure: liaison for faculty promotion processes and manage related records.
• Human Resources: manage WVU Hire workflows, postings, candidate screening and records.
• County Operations: administer centralized record management for Extension Service Committee membership.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: oversee four administrative staff and guide performance/appraisals.
• Coordinate training and maintain training materials; manage payroll data in MyTime.

Skills

Leadership

HR processes

Recordkeeping

Policy guidance

Digital Measures

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, education or related field

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking an Operations Manager for the Dean’s Office of WVU Extension in Morgantown. The role oversees administrative staff, daily operations, HR functions, and county office support, ensuring compliant recordkeeping and timely promotion/tenure processes.

The position supports the associate dean and program administrators, coordinating with units to maintain efficient organizational function and adherence to policies.