Lead General Education Program Manager

Lead General Education Program Manager

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is : Grade : Professional 313 Pay Range : $119,400.00 - $185,100.00

Job Description

The Lead General Education Program Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of General Education at WGU, creating a strong General Education program that supports the university's academic portfolio, drives innovation, and provides students with a world-class General Education experience. This critical role helps WGU advance and adapt to the changing landscape in higher education while supporting workforce alignment and partnerships. This position is a key leadership role within the General Education Academic Innovation team with the responsibility of leading General Education strategic initiatives, program management, and partnership development. With exemplary innovation skills and commitment to excellence, this role collaborates across WGU leadership to drive creative strategies and solutions, creating a meaningful and relevant General Education program that supports the university's Key Results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leadership to define, develop, and implement a comprehensive vision, strategy, and program outcomes for the General Education program, aligned with the university's mission, values, and objectives.
• Establishes General Education Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), program curriculum, delivery, and service requirements. Provides thought leadership and recommends innovations in learning design and delivery based on data analysis and learning science. Identifies potential General Education products and microcredentials.
• Monitors program effectiveness through regular review and assessment. Develops and implements strategies to measure and enhance the program's impact on student success and workforce readiness. Leads initiatives to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and student outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant accreditation standards and regulations. Implements and manages change control processes for the General Education program. Develops and maintains program documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Plans and leads the work of direct reports, including experienced people leaders and individual contributors. Establishes clear performance expectations and...

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