(Hybrid) Program Manager - Adventure WV

About the Opportunity:

The Program Manager for Adventure WV plays a vital role in supporting the year-round delivery of educational and experiential programs. The Program Manager will also support climbing program operations, lead field experiences such as extended trips and trainings, and manage web-based applications, including websites and registration platforms.

In addition to contributing to training and overseeing student staff for various programs, the Program Manager supports First-Year Trips during the summer, coordinating logistics and communications with staff to ensure successful programming. The role also includes participation in key Adventure WV projects and initiatives.

This position requires expertise in experiential and leadership theory, experience in training leaders across technical disciplines, and a commitment to fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

* Support the Adventure WV Program Coordinator and Associate Director in proposing, enrolling, and staffing a year-round calendar of educational and experiential programs.

* Oversee and contribute to the climbing program operations. These duties include ensuring the facility operates according to internal processes and standards, along with relevant industry standard, overseeing route-setting, supporting student staffing and oversight, training, payroll and budgeting, and managing the inspection timeline and expectations.

* Support outdoor climbing operations, training, and program delivery.

* Plan and lead various field experiences like break and extended trips, field trainings, and any other experiences deemed necessary by the AWV leadership.

* Manage web-based applications, including maintaining AWV-owned websites, registration platforms, and other necessary online systems required for the effective operation of our programs.

* Contribute and coordinate necessary student staff training for multiple programs within AWV like Guided Trips, Climbing, and First-Year Trips.

* Support First-Year Trips operations during the summer and fall season. These duties include contributing to training and working with student and professional staff to manage the details and communications throughout the summer to ensure effective programs. In addition, the PM will contribute to the grading, occasional teaching, and logistical components of the 1-credit course associated with FYTs in the fall semester.

* Serve as On-Call Personnel

* Other duties assigned by leadership include, but are not limited to, contributing to AWV priority projects and initiatives, assisting with updates and maintenance of AWV policies, procedures, and standards, and supporting Student Life initiatives throughout the year like Welcome Week and other student-facing events. In addition, there will be an occasional need for facilitation at our Outdoor Education Center.

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  Qualifications:

  A minimum of two (2) years in the following:

  Professional experience in outdoor education, outdoor recreation, and/or experiential education, preferably within higher education (Graduate Assistants are included as professional experience)

  Experience in programmatic outdoor and indoor rock-climbing management

  Experience in group, planning/leading extended outdoor trips, and experience in at least one of the following: backpacking, paddling, skiing, winter programming, biking

  Demonstrated skills in facilitating, debriefing, counseling, and group dynamics and other essential foundations of outdoor education, experiential education theory, leadership theory, and risk management theory.

  Experience in programmatic risk management

  Experience in supervision of student staff

  Demonstrated ability to serve as a generalist in support of multiple program areas (I.e. solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities across multiple program areas, outcomes, and disciplines).

  Knowledge of proper use and care of many types of outdoor recreation equipment.

  Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of basic office software.

  Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively as a member of a goal-oriented team.

  Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

  Requirements:

  Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education, Recreation, or other relevant field required, Master's preferred.

  Wilderness First-Aid or Wilderness First-Responder certification or ability to obtain upon employment.

  AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor, or adequate skills, experience, and ability to obtain-industry standard amid supervisor's preference.

  Anticipated Salary Range

  $40,000 - $45,000

  
  
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• AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor, or adequate skills, experience, and ability to obtain-industry standard and Supervisor's preference
• Wilderness First Responder, or adequate skills, experience, and ability to obtain - industry standard and Supervisor's preference
• CPR or adequate skills, experience, and ability to obtain - industry standard and Supervisor's preference
• Preferred - WV DRN whitewater guide - Industry Standard and Supervisor's preference

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.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.