(Hybrid) Part-time Secondary School Liaison - Kendrick Center for an Ethical Economy

The Department of General Business at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a part-time (Hybrid) Secondary Schools Liaison: Kendrick Center for an Ethical Economy.

About the Opportunity

The Secondary School Liaison is an outreach coordinator to promote key initiatives directed at secondary school students, staff, and administration in the State of West Virginia. Particular emphasis is to be given to the promotion of:

Dual Credit Program: Expanding access to Kendrick coordinated and sponsored Economics college courses for high school students across West Virginia (ECON 201 through WVU Access).

Educators Program: Recruiting high school teachers and other secondary school staff and administration to attend special workshops in Economics, which are designed to lead application and participation in a Kendrick Center scholarship-funded graduate degree in economics.

This role combines in-person advocacy (school visits, conferences) and virtual engagement (Zoom/Teams) to build partnerships with educators, administrators, and students.

Location: West Virginia (Hybrid: Remote + In-Person Travel)
Reports To: Director of the Center for an Ethical Economy, West Virginia University

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including:

• Paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 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, 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

What You'll Do

• Advocate for WVU's dual credit courses by meeting with high school leaders, counselors, teachers, and students statewide.
• Represent the Kendrick Center at education conferences and public gatherings where promotion of these programs is a key element.
• Develop/tailor promotional materials (e.g., brochures, slide decks) highlighting the program's benefits.
• Conduct informational sessions (in-person and virtual) and guide schools through enrollment.
• Follow up with ongoing guidance on paperwork processing, program questions, facilitator encouragement, and course multiplication at locations across the state.
• Identify and engage high school teachers eligible for the Kendrick Center's MS Economics and workshop programs.
• Clearly articulate the program's value.
• Assist teachers with application steps and collaborate with The Director of the Kendrick Center on outreach.
• Track progress and report on recruitment metrics.
• Other promotional, networking, and training assignments as needed and assigned by the Director.

Work Hours: 27 Hours per Week

• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Philosophy or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following areas:
  • Outreach
  • Recruitment
  • Education
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong history of proven public speaking skills (comfortable with both in-person and virtual presentations).
• Knowledge of West Virginia's K-12 and higher education landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• Firsthand experience in Kendrick Center programs.
• Business and economics teaching experience

• Valid U.S. Driver's License

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.