(Remote) Program Coordinator - Data Management and Visualization - Division for Land-Grant Engagement

The Division for Land-Grant Engagement at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Program Coordinator.

About The Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Program Coordinator for the West Virginia University SNAP-Ed program, with additional responsibilities as a Data Management Specialist. The incumbent will coordinate program activities, facilitate community outreach, and ensure the efficient operation of SNAP-Ed initiatives. Additionally, this position requires expertise in data management and analysis, utilizing ArcGIS/ESRI software and Microsoft Excel to collect, manage, and interpret data critical to the program's success and impact assessment. The coordinator will work collaboratively with a diverse team to support the university's mission of enhancing public health and fostering community well-being.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks
  
  

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the public health specialist to implement state-wide public health programming
• Train FNP staff to implement SNAP-Ed public health programs; develop training materials, including written documents, narrated powerpoints, and conduct webinars; provide group and in-person training to staff, as needed
• Research and identify evidence-based evaluation and reporting tools for use in SNAP-Ed public health programming.
• Create and implement public health data collection tools in a variety of platforms, including Qualtrics, Google and Microsoft Workspace, and Esri
• Collect, analyze, and manage data related to public health program development and implementation
• Assist SNAP-Ed director by:
• Developing annual SNAP-Ed plan of work and DoHS statement of work
• Engaging in continuous process evaluation to improve the implementation of the state SNAP-Ed plan
• Providing assistance to SNAP-Ed Director to monitor compliance with federal SNAP-Ed Guidance and creating quarterly/yearly reports.
• Providing written reports to the SNAP-Ed director, summarizing data and impact of SNAP-Ed public health programming.

• Develop internal and external partnerships within the state, to further the goals and expand the reach of the state SNAP-Ed plan to provide nutrition education and obesity prevention activities
• Represent FNP and SNAP-Ed in local and state-wide coalitions:
• Create and present reports to external groups regarding the impact of SNAP-Ed programming;
• Attend state, regional, and national conferences, as required;
• Attend and participate in professional development and employee training associated with this position
• Assist with sub-contractor oversight by providing public health training, technical assistance, and guidance on data collection and reporting. Collaborate with sub-contracts to provide information and share data to allow tracking of state-wide program implementation.
• Contribute data and visual analyses to papers, reports, social media and other research outputs; Support grant-seeking efforts that advance the research mission of the WVU Family Nutrition Program; Develop and manage GIS applications and other software tools for external and internal partners
• Create a variety of data visualizations through the use of maps in ArcGIS Pro and interactive Dashboards created in ArcGIS Online.
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, public health, or related field;
• Six (6) months experience working with ARCGIS and mapping systems
• Two (2) years’ experience in exercise science, nutrition, public health and administration, and/or program management
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Maintains skills in, or knowledge of, professional principles, legal and/or reporting requirements affecting area of responsibility.
• Ability to identify community networks to communicate information.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and policies of the program. Knowledge of current research, issues, and concerns in child health, specifically obesity prevention
• Willingness to seek consultation and supervision as needed.
• Willingness to learn new skills when needed.
• Knowledge of research methodology.
• Knowledge of program development and management. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated skills to work collaboratively to conduct teaching, research, and service activities with academic faculty, community partners, staff, extension educators and funders.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to plan and prioritize tasks. Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, telephone, written, face-to-face) and ability to perform in a professional manner in a variety of settings and with individuals of various backgrounds and skill levels.
• Strong skills in attention to details with multiple on-going projects.
• Strong skills in scheduling activities and management of data files.
• Strong skills in financial monitoring and reporting of grant funded expenditures.
• Effective group facilitation skills.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Skilled in the proficient use of computers including the use of database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.
• Ability to solve minor software/hardware problems independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse levels of individuals, including administration, faculty, staff, county extension office personnel, community leaders and partners, funding agency representatives and vendors.
• Creative abilities to market events to individual audiences.
• Ability to work independently with unstructured supervision.
• Ability to problem-solve, to reconcile differences, to resolve last minute crises in a successful manner.
• Ability to organize information, reach conclusions, and compose reports.
• Ability to travel independently to state and national program functions.
• Ability to communicate in English using proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS processes and procedures, the service and/or product and its application.
• Ability to write reports, technical and scientific correspondence, and procedure manuals. Proven track record of geographic analysis; demonstrated ability to effectively present geographic information in professional meetings/conferences.
• Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; pursues training and development opportunities; assess strengths, weaknesses, and shares expertise with others.
• Gathers and analyzes information, identifies problems, develops alternatives, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics and works well in groups and resolves matters timely.
• Demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings, listens and gets clarification, is responsive and speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Writes and edits clearly and informatively, various styles to meet needs, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Aligns work and develops strategies to meet organizational goals; seeks to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; and upholds organizational expectations and values.
  
  

About Research Corporation

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Aug 14, 2024

Posting Classification

Research Corporation

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full-time