The
WVSU Research and Development Corporation was established as the fiscal agent of the University to allow greater flexibility in managing federal, state and private foundation grant funds and to facilitate utilization of grant funds in contracting for research support and public service activities.
The Corporation is a legal entity, sanctioned by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a Section 501(c)(3) foundation and authorized under Senate Bill 520. The Board of the Corporation is composed of faculty, staff and administrators of the University, as appointed by the President.
The Corporation manages more than 200 active projects and grants.
Employment Opportunities
The positions listed here are for the WVSU R&D Corp. only. For a full list of employment opportunities at WVSU, see the Job Listings page.
CED Extension Educator (Huntington)
CED Extension Educator (Institute)
EFNEP Youth Program Assistant​
Extension Associate or Extension Educator, Coordinator of Small Farms Research and Special Projects
Extension Specialist, Program Development and Evaluation Specialist​
Administrative Assistant
Extension Educator for Family and Consumer Science
Extension Associate, Leadership and Civic Engagement​
IT Support Technician​
Assistant Director, Center for Healthy Grandfamilies, West Virginia State University Healthy Grandfamilies (WVSUHGF)
Note: Applicants must complete the Voluntary Self-Identification Form and attach it to the submission packet when applying for any WVSU R&D Corp. employment opportunity.
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West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status in any of its programs or activities.