Program Coordinator - Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Sick leave and wellness programs

401(a) retirement savings with company

Retiree health benefits information

Job summary

West Virginia University’s Statler College seeks a Program Coordinator to lead undergraduate recruitment initiatives and implement strategies that attract and convert freshman and transfer students.

The role involves conducting institutional research, analyzing data, and collaborating with Admissions and student services to optimize recruitment outcomes. A strong emphasis on partnership, planning, and on-campus events is expected.

Qualifications

• Lead undergraduate recruitment initiatives for the Statler College.
• Develop and assess recruitment strategies to attract undergraduates.
• Conduct institutional research and data analysis to identify best practices.
• Increase conversion of freshman and first-year transfer admits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the College's liaison for the WVU Key Recruiters Council and Strategic Outreach Council and collaborate with the WVU Office of Admissions to plan and implement on campus yield events.
• Assist students with the University application process and make referrals to academic and student service support units when necessary (e.g. Office of Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, Office of Accessibility Services, etc.).
• Collaborate with representatives of the Office of Admissions and other departments to coordinate recruitment efforts.

Job description

The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator.

About The Opportunity

This position is responsible for leading the strategic undergraduate recruitment initiatives for the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The incumbent will be responsible for the formation, implementation and assessment of recruitment strategies to attract undergraduate students; conduct institutional research, analyze data, and identify best practices utilized by institutions; and attract students with competitive academic profiles and increase the conversion of freshman and first year transfer students in the admit pool.

Benefits

• 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 FAQs.
• Wellness programs

Recruiting

General

• Serve as the College's liaison for the WVU Key Recruiters Council and Strategic Outreach Council and collaborate with the WVU Office of Admissions to plan and implement on campus yield events.
• Assist students with the University application process and make referrals to academic and student service support units when necessary (e.g. Office of Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, Office of Accessibility Services, etc.)
• Collaborate with representatives of the Office of