Program Coordinator - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

This position will support the NASA CDS project. The incumbent will be the support coordinator of the upgraded robotics lab spaces and integration. They will also organize and support efforts in robotics K-12 outreach, employer relations and recruitment.

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 (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

• Support coordinator of the upgraded robotics lab spaces and integration.
• Coordinate efforts across robotics faculty in set-up of robotics equipment and supplies.
• Document lab materials and organize location, storage and use procedures across robotics faculty.
• Participate in dept lab committee.
• Coordinate with department chair on ant room/facilities needs for robotics spaces.
• Organize and support efforts in robotics K-12 outreach, employer relations, and recruitment.
• Develop regional contacts for robotics K-12 outreach with VEX teams, FIRST teams, and schools.
• Schedule outreach opportunities and schedule these events with robotics faculty and graduate students.
• Organize and participate in robotics related recruitment events.
• Use procured robotics outreach materials to develop outreach projects.
• Develop regional industrial contacts for robotics capstones, internships, and collaboration opportunities.

• Associate degree or higher in a STEM related discipline.
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience involving:
  
  
  
  • Working on a team.
  • Showing ability to work well with external stakeholders.
  
  
  
  
• 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

• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools.

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 received 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.