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:
Job Description
At Western Governors University (WGU), we’re on a mission to transform lives through accessible, flexible, and personalized education. Whether you're a seasoned tech leader, an innovative educator, or a skilled operations professional, we want you to be part of our journey.
WGU is proud to be part of the vibrant Silicon Slopes community, where innovation and collaboration fuel progress. Even if you don’t see a current opening that matches your skills, we encourage you to connect with us. We’re always on the lookout for talent that’s as passionate about redefining higher education as we are.
Who Should Join Our Talent Community?
Visionaries: passionate about using technology to make education more accessible.
Tech Enthusiasts: Passionate about leveraging technology to revolutionize and expand access to education.
Ed-Tech Experts: Professionals with experience in software development, ed-tech solutions, or product management in education.
Data Innovators: Specialists in data science, analytics, or AI ready to drive impactful educational outcomes through cutting-edge insights and tools.
Tech-Savvy Leaders: Experienced collaborators with backgrounds in marketing, recruitment, or operations who thrive in data-driven, technology-focused environments.
What We Offer:
A mission-driven, student-focused organization committed to making a measurable impact.
A collaborative culture with opportunities to engage in a dynamic and innovative tech ecosystem.
The chance to work on transformative projects, from cutting-edge ed-tech platforms to scalable student success initiatives.
Why WGU?
WGU serves over 150,000 students nationwide and is a recognized leader in competency-based education.
We thrive on innovation, agility, and the belief that talent can emerge from anywhere, just like the students we serve.
Let’s Connect:
If you’re ready to help reimagine the future of education, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume to this posting, and our team will keep you in mind for future opportunities that align with your expertise.
Position & Application Details
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 Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #DEI