Insurance Program Manager Jobs in West Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Monongalia County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: NC-2726
Department: - Not in the Classified Service, See Posting
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: MONONGALIA
Civil Service Type:: Non-Covered - This Position is Not Covered OR Classified Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
HOW TO APPLY:To be considered, please submit a PDF resume to:
CAREERS@STAFF.WVNET.EDU
Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
WVROCKS PROGRAM DIRECTOR-WV NETWORK (WVNET)-MONONGALIA CO.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $85,000 Commensurate with qualifications and experience with a full benefits package.
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
As the WVROCKS Program Director you will:
• 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.
• Represent WVROCKS in statewide meetings, committees, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare recommendations and reports for organizational and statewide leadership.
• Supervise the WVROCKS Program Manager, Instructional Designers, and other assigned staff.
• Ensure effective program operations, service delivery, and stakeholder support.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
• A strategic and collaborative leader who can turn statewide priorities into measurable results.
• Experienced in higher education, program leadership, online learning, or multi-institution collaboration.
• Skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and program evaluation.
• An effective relationship builder who communicates confidently with institutional leaders, faculty, government officials, and external partners.
• A thoughtful decision-maker who uses data, sound judgment, and stakeholder input to address complex challenges.
• Organized, adaptable, and committed to innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why Join WVNET?
At WVNET, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing education and technology throughout West Virginia. Your work will directly impact students, colleges, universities, and workforce partners across the state.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience with a full benefits package, including:
• 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.
• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• Paid state and federal holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• State Employee Leave Transfer Benefit: New hires who have worked for another West Virginia state agency within the past 12 months may be eligible to transfer accrued sick leave and up to 112.5 hours of annual leave.
Work Environment
• Candidates must reside within commuting distance to WVNET offices in Morgantown, WV.
• 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
• Demonstrated experience in:
- Strategic planning and program development.
- Budget administration and resource management.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
- Supervising and leading professional staff.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting statewide higher education initiatives, educational consortia, online learning programs, or multi-institution partnerships.
*To be considered for an interview, your resume must clearly outline details of your relevant experience.
Other Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. WVNET is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.