Director, Senior Career Development Specialist, Faculty Instructor - Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Kelly Stewart began her higher education career at West Virginia University (WVU) in 1995 and has since established a strong professional foundation in career development and education. Since joining WVU’s Statler College in 2023, she quickly distinguished herself and earned the Outstanding Staff of the Year Award for 2024–2025. Currently, she is directing the establishment of the Career and Professional Development Center. With over 18 years of experience as an educator and Career Development Specialist, Stewart is highly skilled in coaching, mentoring, and teaching college-level instruction. Renowned for her expertise in career readiness, she is passionate about helping individuals achieve their professional career aspirations.
In her previous role as Program Coordinator and Teaching Instructor for the Fundamentals of Engineering Program (FEP), Stewart played a pivotal role in enhancing student success. She managed initiatives focused on engagement, academic coaching, and out-of-class experiences while also teaching first-year seminar courses. Prior to FEP, she spent 16 years at the WVU Career Services Center.
Stewart's credentials include certification as a Gallup Global Strengths Coach, completed certificate with the 14-month Effective College Instruction program by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), and a certification in Motivational-Based Interviewing. Her dedication has earned her the WVU Go Beyond Employee Values Recognition Coin. Additionally, Stewart served for 12 years as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor in the WVU School of Sport Sciences, specializing in Coaching and Performance Science.
Stewart holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Arts from WVU, as well as Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees from Fairmont State University. As a proud first-generation college graduate, she exemplifies the transformative power of education.
Education
M.S., Athletic Coaching Education, West Virginia University
B.A., Regents, West Virginia University
A.S., Administrative Business, Fairmont State University
A.A.S., Technology, Fairmont State University