Lead Academic Program Manager - Marketing (SLC Office)

Lead Academic Program Manager - Marketing Programs

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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 Profile Summary

Join WGU's School of Business as a Lead Academic Program Manager (LAPM). Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and driving student success? WGU's School of Business is seeking a dynamic Lead Academic Program Manager (LAPM) to take charge of our innovative programs in Marketing from inception to completion. As the end-to-end program owner, you will play a pivotal role in defining program goals, researching market and student needs, developing curricula in collaboration with program directors and subject matter experts, and continuously enhancing program relevance, quality, and student success.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Impactful Work : Your strategic design, launch, delivery, and scaling of programs will directly contribute to diverse student needs, driving completion rates, strong retention, and a high return on investment.
• Collaborative Environment : You will report to the Associate Dean and Academic Director, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
• Continuous Improvement : With a strong outcomes-based orientation, you will persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, using data-driven insights to enhance program quality and impact student success.

Core Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Apply Today!

Join WGU's School of Business and be a part of a team that is dedicated to transforming education and empowering students to achieve their goals. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive student success, we want to hear from you!

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours) : This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply : If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information : Disclaimer : The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations : Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.