Regional Health Agent - Division for Land-Grant Engagement

Description

The Family and Community Development Department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Regional Health Agent.

About the Opportunity

The position will serve northern and eastern West Virginia as well as western and central Maryland. These areas of WV and MD share similar rural health challenges, limited healthcare access, and persistent vaccine hesitancy. This position connects Cooperative Extension networks to build a coordinated, multi-state approach to immunization education and public health outreach. This position will develop and implement community engagement strategies, educational programming, and outreach initiatives to improve vaccine confidence and public health literacy. This individual will work closely with health agencies, community leaders, educators, Extension faculty, and WVU Medicine to address barriers to immunization and empower residents with accurate, science-based vaccine information. This is a grant-funded position - two years of funding have been secured with a third year expected.

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 ( employee leave )
• 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
• 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

Program Delivery / Instruction

Program Development & Evaluation

Community Engagement & Outreach

Qualifications

Familiarity with WVU Extension programming and Cooperative Extension models.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Requirements

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

: Dec 8, 2025

Posting Classification : Non-Classified

Exemption Status : Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

: Full-time