Hybrid) Experiential Learning Coordinator - Office of Student Success, College of Applied Huma[

The Office of Student Success in the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Experiential Learning Coordinator.

The Experiential Learning Coordinator (Program Coordinator) will play a pivotal role in integrating career and professional development into the academic experience within the College of Applied Human Sciences. The incumbent will coordinate and manage all aspects of practicum/internship/externship development, support, and assessment. Will work to generate new and industry relevant relationships with employers to facilitate internships, externships, and other experiential learning opportunities.

The coordinator will also work with faculty in the development of programming and resources for the reskilling and upskilling of new pools of students for career change. The coordinator will interact with faculty and students across the college in the promotion and development of resources that focus on NACE’s career readiness competencies.

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 week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (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%25 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

• Support all aspects of student practicums/internships/externships, including process development, direct student support and program assessment.
  • Identify prospective practicum/internship sites based on student interest, curriculum alignment, and faculty research areas. Work with and assist agencies/organizations as needed to establish practicum descriptions for students.
  • Identify potential pools of students for reskilling or upskilling. Work with faculty for developing programming and/or resources.
  • Hold information sessions for students.
  • Meet with students through group settings, individual appointments, and drop-in hours.
  • Manage the administration of student-facing elements of programs to support career development, including oversight of the current processes.
• Provide timely and relevant reporting and metrics to CAHS leadership and utilize findings to inform data-driven decisions.
• Will work closely with the CAHS Career Development Specialist, Director of the Office of Student Success and the Associate Dean of Student Success and Academic Affairs.
  • Utilize findings to make data-driven decisions about future programming.

• Instruct two sections of 3- credit courses above in fall and spring terms. Complete all duties and responsibilities as well as comply with all university rules and regulations associated with course instruction.
• Develop a strong rapport with students and begin instilling the importance of career planning beginning with the freshman year.
• Develop, implement, and assess career development programming, including resume review and practice interviewing.

• Collaborate with WVU Career Services to thoroughly understand resources available to students and CAHS alumni.
• Develop relevant and engaging content/resources to be featured on the CAHS website.
• Participate in conversations with prospective students and parents to demonstrate the ROI of various undergraduate majors.
• Benchmark with peer institutions…