WVROCKS Program Director

The Edventure Group; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid holidays

Professional development

Leave transfer benefit

Job summary

WVNET seeks a strategic leader to serve as WVROCKS Program Director, guiding statewide online learning initiatives and institutional collaboration. You will oversee strategy, governance, budgets, and operations while building partnerships with colleges, WVNET, and WVHEPC Academic Affairs.

The role emphasizes data-driven evaluation, continuous improvement, and staff leadership to advance student success across West Virginia’s higher education community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration or program management.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead WVROCKS strategic planning, governance, policy development and program growth.
• Guide innovation and continuous improvement to strengthen online learning and student success.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, program performance, compliance and quality assurance.
• Build and maintain partnerships with participating institutions, WVNET, and WVHEPC Academic Affairs.
• Represent WVROCKS in statewide meetings, committees, conferences and collaborative initiatives.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to evaluate outcomes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare recommendations and reports for organizational and statewide leadership.
• Supervise the WVROCKS Program Manager, Instructional Designers, and other staff.
• Ensure effective program operations, service delivery, and stakeholder support.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program development

Budget administration

Resource management

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Information Technology, Organizational Leadership, or related field

Job description

WVNET is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as the WVROCKS Program Director. WVROCKS is a statewide initiative advancing online learning, institutional collaboration, and student success across West Virginia’s higher education community.

Reporting to the WVNET Executive Director, the Program Director provides leadership and oversight for program strategy, governance, partnerships, fiscal management, and operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide initiatives, build meaningful institutional partnerships, and lead innovation in online education.

What You’ll Do

As the WVROCKS Director, you will:

• Lead WVROCKS strategic planning, governance, policy development, and program growth.
• Guide innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen online learning and student success.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, program performance, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with participating institutions, WVNET, and WVHEPC Academic Affairs.
• Represent WVROCKS in statewide meetings, committees, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare recommendations and reports for organizational and statewide leadership.
• Supervise the WVROCKS Program Manager, Instructional Designers, and other assigned staff.
• Ensure effective program operations, service delivery, and stakeholder support.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A strategic and collaborative leader who can turn statewide priorities into measurable results.
• Experienced in higher education, program leadership, online learning, or multi-institution collaboration.
• Skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and program evaluation.
• An effective relationship builder who communicates confidently with institutional leaders, faculty, government officials, and external partners.
• A thoughtful decision-maker who uses data, sound judgment, and stakeholder input to address complex challenges.
• Organized, adaptable, and committed to innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Information Technology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program management, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Strategic planning and program development
  • Budget administration and resource management
  • Stakeholder engagement and partnership building
  • Supervising and leading professional staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting statewide higher education initiatives, educational consortia, online learning programs, or multi-institution partnerships.

Why Join WVNET?

At WVNET, you’ll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing education and technology throughout West Virginia. Your work will directly impact students, colleges, universities, and workforce partners across the state.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive State of West Virginia benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement investment and pension options
• Life insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• State Employee Leave Transfer Benefit: New hires who have worked for another West Virginia state agency within the past 12 months may be eligible to transfer accrued sick leave and up to 112.5 hours of annual leave.

Work Environment

• Primary work location: 837 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
• Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Morgantown.
• Periodic in-state travel is required for institutional visits, meetings, conferences, and statewide initiatives. Occasional out-of-state travel and work outside normal business hours may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. WVNET is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.