Head of Programme Management

Help Expand Educational Opportunities Across West Virginia! Morgantown, WV | Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Salary: $70,000-$85,000 | Application Deadline: August 30, 2026 WVNET is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as the WVROCKS Program Director . WVROCKS is a statewide initiative advancing online learning, institutional collaboration, and student success across West Virginia's higher education community.

Reporting to the WVNET Executive Director, the Program Director provides leadership and oversight for program strategy, governance, partnerships, fiscal management, and operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide initiatives, build meaningful institutional partnerships, and lead innovation in online education.

What You'll Do Lead WVROCKS strategic planning, governance, policy development, and program growth.

Guide innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen online learning and student success.

Oversee budgets, resource allocation, program performance, compliance, and quality assurance.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with participating institutions, WVNET, and WVHEPC Academic Affairs.

Use data and stakeholder feedback to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Ensure effective program operations, service delivery, and stakeholder support.

Experienced in higher education, program leadership, online learning, or multi-institution collaboration.

Skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and program evaluation.

A thoughtful decision-maker who uses data, sound judgment, and stakeholder input to address complex challenges.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Information Technology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program management, organizational leadership, or a related field.

Strategic planning and program development

Budget administration and resource management

Stakeholder engagement and partnership building

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field.

Experience supporting statewide higher education initiatives, educational consortia, online learning programs, or multi-institution partnerships.

*Your work will directly impact students, colleges, universities, and workforce partners across the state.

Health, life, dental, vision, and hearing insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement investment

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Paid state and federal holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Periodic in-state travel is required for institutional visits, meetings, conferences, and statewide initiatives. Occasional out-of-state travel and work outside normal business hours may be required.

The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. J-18808-Ljbffr West Virginia Network (WVNET)