Hybrid Coordinator of Corporate and Government Relations and Outreach - Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations and Strategic Affairs at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator of Corporate and Government Relations and Outreach.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Affairs ("VP") and reporting to the Assistant Director of Corporate and Government Relations and Outreach ("Assistant Director"), the Coordinator of Corporate and Government Relations and Outreach ("Coordinator") will lead and assist with the strategic plan to engage government and community leaders, business and industry, alumni, and stakeholders in building relationships, event planning, and strategic projects and programs to fulfill the University s land-grant mission, including initiatives around economic development, research, and education.

The Coordinator will also assist Enrollment Management with the recruitment of potential students, as well as other event and outreach activities. The role will identify and coordinate special recruitment and engagement efforts with these entities, and with other key groups such as Student Government Association, Mountaineer Parents Club and other interested groups and individuals.

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% 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

• Create and implement a strategic plan of outreach and engagement.
• Monitor and analyze event data that assists in event strategy and implementation. Develop and distribute charts and information as requested by government and corporate relations and event and recruitment teams.
• Assist the Regional Recruitment team as needed in the planning, execution and follow up for special events, as well as assistance as needed at recruitment and professional organization fairs, ambassador programs.
• Provide recruitment training and develop toolkits each semester for student organizations and WVU student ambassadors interested in recruiting.
• Assist with development and implementation of strategy for recruitment of students from the local (Morgantown) area.
• Develop and implement strategy for recruitment of students of WVU employees.
• Complete other projects and assignments at the request of the Vice President and Assistant Director.
• Communicate with constituents on a frequent basis to inform and educate about activities, programs and outreach efforts of the University, as well as reinforce the institution s mission and values.
• Throughout the summer months, assist with the New Student Orientation. Operate as directed by NSO lead, interact with Orientation Leaders, new students and parents.
• Develop and implement a strategy, in partnership with the Alumni Association, to engage young alumni in assisting with recruitment and outreach to prospective students in key markets.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting events including Discover WVU, Decide WVU, Distinguished Scholars, and Junior Preview, etc. Assist with twice-daily coverage of the Visitors Center by presenting and attending an admissions session where guests ask questions about the enrollment process at WVU.
• Assist with federal, state, and local relations, including, but not limited to, Legislative Session, Congressional Hearings, County Commission Meetings, and City Council…