The Honors College at West Virginia University invites applications for the position of Director for the Office of Undergraduate Research.

About the Opportunity

The position is responsible for leading the Office of Undergraduate Research in maintaining, developing, and growing undergraduate research-related programming and initiatives.

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
• 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 (this position is a benefits-eligible, non-classified staff position)
• 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:

• Oversee the operation of the University's Office of Undergraduate Research (UGR) including managing staff, their professional development, and overseeing budget for the unit
• Chair an Undergraduate Research Advisory Council. Serve on committees relevant to the University's research infrastructure
• Work with faculty, students, and administrators to promote, facilitate, monitor, document, and/or evaluate undergraduate research across the university; maintain and update current inventory of undergraduate research on a regular basis; track students engaged in research to determine lasting influence of undergraduate research engagement; increase student engagement in undergraduate research with emphasis on traditionally underrepresented students; assess UGR programming and use assessment data to improve UGR programming
• Create and maintain opportunities for experiential learning research internships
• Collaborate with units on and off campus (e.g. career services, industry, corporate entities, educational institutions, and national organizations) to cultivate meaningful placements for students
• Establish and/or assist with the coordination and planning of summer research program for undergraduate students;
• Assist faculty member overseeing Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE); coordinate summer workshop series in conjunction with the SURE director and directors of other programs
• Plan and oversee, when appropriate, campus-wide summer, fall, and spring undergraduate research events
• Collaborate with state and national organizations in the dissemination of undergraduate research
• Coordinate and promote efforts with other organizations/offices with interests related to undergraduate research
• Work with UGR staff and University Relations or other media to develop suitable newsletter, media, publicity events, publications, and web content to publicize and promote undergraduate research efforts and achievements
• Seek, apply, and secure grants to support undergraduate research activities in the university; collaborate with faculty and administration to seek internal and external funding to support undergraduate research
• Engage with the Council for Undergraduate Research; attend and present at national and regional conferences; remain well-informed of national trends related to undergraduate research to inform undergraduate research programming at WVU
• Direct and further develop the existing Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP), an academic-year, introductory undergraduate (UG) research experience. Ensure yearly continuation of RAP
• Develop and maintain cooperate partnerships with offices and units across the WVU campus to ensure RAP program success
• Establish and maintain relations with WU's Federal Work Study (FWS) Office to continue funding for RAP participants who are FWS eligible and for purposes of recruitment
• Create/revise educational aspects of RAP (e.g., course curriculum)
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units inside WVU, especially the Honors College, ASPIRE and Pre-Health Offices

• Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in field required
• At least four (4) years of experience teaching/recruiting and/or advising/counseling students required.
• At least four (4) years of experience in technical writing, professional or technical communication or editing and/or a position that included proposal/grant writing and/or appropriate undergraduate degree or emphasis area (e.g., English, Technical Writing, etc.) required.
• Experience in proposal/grant writing, technical writing, professional or technical communication or editing required.
• Strong familiarity of undergraduate research programming required.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong leadership/managerial skills.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Strong public speaking, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mentoring and advising skills. -
• Strong computer skills.
• Individuals with background in STEM, STEM programming, and/or persistence in STEM education are encouraged to apply.
• Current WVU faculty will be considered.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest
• The names and contact information of three references
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift a small box of brochures or move cork boards for displaying research poster occasionally.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests. From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.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. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.