Salary: $60,000-$70,000; salary commensurate with training and experience. Full-time employees of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) are eligible for Public Employee Insurance Agency benefits and a number of other benefits available to state employees.
Location: Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent; Not in the Classified Service; FLSA: Exempt
Division: Savings Programs
Reports To: Assistant Treasurer of Savings Programs
Nature of Work:
Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Program. The Jumpstart Savings Program allows individuals who wish to pursue a vocation or trade to make tax-free contributions to a savings and investment account up to $25,000 each year. This position develops deadlines, projects, and work to be done along with the Assistant Treasurer Savings. This position plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative. This position keeps the Assistant Treasurer informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications.
Job Duties:
- Partners with the State Treasurer’s Office Marketing and Financial Education division to develop a comprehensive outreach and engagement strategy.
- Leads the preparation and review of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Jumpstart vendors and services.
- Interacts extensively with the Program Manager; responsible for managing relationships and acts as the liaison to all Jumpstart vendors.
- Conducts presentations to large, diverse audiences including the Board and its committees, the media, employers, and the general public.
- Cultivates a strong partnership with the Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Program.
- Assist the Assistant Treasurer with communications with the Chairman of the Board and Committee Chairs in order to: Confirm and create agendas, ensure achievement of prior meeting action items, develop meeting content and materials, and ensure effective meeting execution.
- Provides logistical support, attends, and tracks all Jumpstart related records for the Board. Assists the Board in the creation of and keeping the Board informed of execution of policies and procedures necessary and appropriate to carry out the Board’s statutory duties with regard to the Jumpstart Savings Program.
- Ensures that all section activities and operations are carried out in compliance with West Virginia Code and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Develops recommendations for the Board for Program enhancements that will promote growth of the Program.
- Delivers excellent customer service when responding to general inquiries from the public and Jumpstart account owners; researches and responds to incoming Jumpstart related mail, email, telephone, or walk-in inquiries.
- Prepares and submits the Jumpstart Savings Program section budget.
- Develops and prepares the annual report regarding the Jumpstart Savings Program.
- Represents the Program at local conferences and meetings. Single day travel is required as well as occasional overnight stays.
- Stays abreast of changes, current practices, and developments in legislation that may impact the Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field required; three to five years related experience and/or training, a minimum of two years of project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with experience in small business development, specialized knowledge within trade industries, and/or career technical education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skills in developing community relationships, including business and professional linkages, interagency collaboration, and the ability to establish and maintain partnerships with vocational and trade school institutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to interact with staff and Board in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
- Ability to participate in the creation and implementation of advertising concepts and media plans and production for television, radio, newspaper, outdoor advertising
- Ability to organize and present information in a clear, concise, and appealing format.
- Ability to speak effectively before civic groups, business groups, and related associates.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email resume to resumes@wvsto.gov by May 2, 2025
The State Treasurer’s Office provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors made unlawful under applicable federal and state laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.