(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - Honors College

OverviewThe ASPIRE Office in the Honors College at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator. About the Opportunity The ASPIRE Program Coordinator assists the Director with supporting students who are pursuing nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, as well as supporting students who are applying to graduate or professional school. This position will serve as a campus pre-law advisor and coordinate the Pre-Law Prep Program. This position will also assist in the coordination of the Peace Corps Prep Program. 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 week13 paid holidays24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service18 sick days per yearWellness programs. What You'll DoWhat You'll DoAssist the Director with supporting and advising students who are pursuing nationally competitive scholarships and fellowshipsRecruit and advise students applying for prestigious, nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships through conducting workshops and information sessions, organizing and distributing scholarship information, convening and coordinating with faculty committees, and managing logistical aspects of application processes.Assist students who are preparing scholarship and fellowship applications. This includes meeting with students to discuss various scholarships and fellowships, providing feedback on essay and personal statements (when appropriate), and organizing and participating in mock interviews.Draft letters of endorsement and scholarship evaluationsDevelop initiatives to recruit and support underserved students.Represent (along with the ASPIRE Director) the ASPIRE Office to internal and external constituencies.Serve on college/university committees as appropriate.Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units inside WVU, especially the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Pre-Health Professional Development Office, the Honors Foundation Program, the Honors in Action Program, and academic departments.Maintain records and provide as needed to students, faculty, departments, and administrators.Maintain website and social media accounts for the ASPIRE Office.Manage ASPIRE email account, including promptly replying to certain emails and forwarding others to the Director as appropriate.Assist Director with the Peace Corps Prep Program, including assisting in planning service-learning activities for membersASPIRE Program Coordinator will serve as a campus pre-law advisor, providing support and guidance to current students and alumni who are pursuing law school as well as coordinate the Pre-Law Prep Program, in partnership with the WVU College of Law.Identify students applying for law schoolProvide guidance on the law school application processAssist students in preparing for entrance exams (LSAT, GRE) and personal statement and resume writingWork with appropriate administrators, faculty, and staff at the WVU College of Law to plan and execute Pre-Law Prep programmingMaintain Pre-Law Prep Program recordsOther duties as assignedSalaryExpected annual salary is 50-55K.QualificationsMaster's level degree.A minimum of two (2) years of experience advising or teaching undergraduate studentsAny equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesStrong writing and editing skillsStrong managerial skillsStrong teaching skillsStrong public speaking and interpersonal skillsStrong computer, website, and social media skillsIntercultural competencyFamiliarity of study abroad processesExperience with communications through newsletters or email campaignsStrong experience with organization of student-focused eventsAbility to work independently and to use discretion in decision-makingAdministrative decision making and problem solvingAbility to work with a team.Preferred QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) preferredForeign language skills or significant experience working with diverse populationsGraduate degree in a field that included a significant research project, i.e. thesis or dissertationWest Virginia UniversityJ-18808-Ljbffr