Learn and Earn (L&E) Coordinator - WVU Keyser

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WVU Potomac State College is seeking a Learn and Earn Coordinator to lead the development, coordination, and expansion of opportunities that connect students with employers through structured, paid, on-the-job learning experiences. This role will be the primary point of contact for Learn and Earn agreements, employer partnerships, students, faculty, and other stakeholders. The coordinator will focus on expanding employer engagement, identifying student placement opportunities, coordinating program activities, and ensuring alignment with academic programs and workforce needs. Working collaboratively with various stakeholders, the coordinator will develop sustainable partnerships to provide students with meaningful career-connected learning and help regional employers develop a skilled workforce. This is a new and innovative role aimed at establishing and growing the College's Learn and Earn program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline such as business administration, communications, education, marketing, human resources, workforce development, higher education administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following: Employer recruitment or business/industry engagement, Presenting to professional, community, or industry audiences, Higher education or student services, Workforce development or career services, Program coordination or partnership development.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

Working directly with college students or other student populations.
Teaching, training, or facilitating learning.
Apprenticeships, internships, co-op programs, work-based learning, or other on-the-job learning programs.
Employer engagement, talent development, workforce development, or career placement.
Grant administration, grant reporting, or publicly funded workforce programs.
Knowledge of higher education, workforce development, career readiness, experiential learning, or employer engagement.
Knowledge of grant administration and reporting.
Ability to travel locally and regionally to meet with employers, attend events, and participate in professional activities, with occasional travel outside the traditional work week as needed.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact for Learn and Earn programs, agreements, partnerships, and related activities at WVU Potomac State College.
Develops, establishes, and maintains relationships with regional employers, businesses, industry partners, workforce organizations, and community stakeholders to expand Learn and Earn opportunities.
Proactively recruits employers and identifies opportunities for student placement based on workforce needs, academic programs, and student interests.
Communicates the purpose, benefits, requirements, and expectations of Learn and Earn programs to employers, students, faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Works closely with the Dean, academic leaders, faculty, and other College personnel to ensure Learn and Earn experiences are appropriately aligned with academic programs, curriculum, and student learning outcomes.
Coordinates Learn and Earn agreements and related documentation between WVU Potomac State College, participating students, and employer partners.
Educates and recruits students for Learn and Earn opportunities and assists students in understanding program requirements, expectations, and professional responsibilities.
Coordinates student-employer placements and facilitates communication between students, employers, faculty, and College leadership throughout the Learn and Earn experience.
Monitors student participation and progress throughout the on-the-job learning experience and maintains accurate records of student engagement, work experiences, and program completion.
Collaborates with employer partners to identify and document job responsibilities, competencies, and skills attained by participating students.
Develops and maintains systems for tracking student progress, employer participation, agreements, placements, outcomes, and other program data.
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates employer open houses, recruitment events, informational sessions, career-related activities, and other events designed to increase employer and student participation.
Develops presentations and informational materials for employers, students, faculty, administrators, and community stakeholders.
Represents WVU Potomac State College and the Learn and Earn program at employer meetings, community events, workforce development meetings, conferences, and other professional activities.
Maintains regular communication with employer partners to identify challenges, address concerns, support student success, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Coordinates the submission, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of Learn and Earn state grants and related funding opportunities.
Prepares required progress reports, program updates, presentations, data summaries, and other documentation for College leadership, state partners, employers, and funding agencies.
Collects and analyzes program information to evaluate employer participation, student placements, student progress, skill attainment, and overall program outcomes.
Maintains confidentiality and accurate records in accordance with applicable University, state, and program requirements.
Participates in required WVU trainings, meetings, professional development, conferences, and other activities related to Learn and Earn and workforce development.
Performs other duties as assigned by College leadership.