Western Governors University
Educational Content Manager
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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. Who is WGU Academy? At WGU Academy, we work collaboratively to dramatically impact college and workforce readiness efforts on a large scale. Our primary mission is to develop and deliver novel solutions for college and career readiness to tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of individuals and propel them to success in whatever domain they choose.
This is a fully benefited, hybrid position requiring onsite collaboration at least 4 days per week in WGU's Salt Lake City headquarters.
Why consider us? * Dynamic position where you will make a difference in a mission driven environment. * Equipment provided: Choice of Mac or PC laptop * Comprehensive and affordable benefits (including mental health benefits, and generous PTO) plus 403b matches and contributions where we put money into your retirement account, even if you are not contributing. * 75% employee tuition discount available at WGU for yourself, and 50% discount for qualifying family members. * Innovative, fun, and enriching team environment where are you valued, given credit where its due, and recognized for your contributions. * Collaborative and cross functional team, where honest communication is prioritized.
What will you be doing? WGU Academy uses a scrum-based, design thinking framework to create accessible, transformative experiences that ready learners for success. We are mission-driven, evidence-based, and laser-focused on student success. As the Manager, Content on Academy's Product Design and Development Team, your leadership will guide and support a team of Instructional Technologists, Content Design Writers, and Multimedia Developers divided into two distinct foci: building new non-degree, online, professional skill-building Certificate programs; and tailoring existing WGU courses and assessments to serve pre-degree students, infusing them with 21st century skills (empathy, teamwork, emotional intelligence, etc.). You will continually refine processes for exceptional, rapid content creation and push the boundaries of the field. You will work closely with the Manager, Design to stay aligned on priorities, goals, and big picture vision. Your commitment to building positive relationships, busting silos, generating innovative ideas, and motivating teams to do this very best work will serve you well in this role.
Who will you be helping? WGU Academy's learners are 50% first-generation college students. They are often from minoritized communities, and over 80% are categorized as low-income individuals. Our learners come to WGU Academy to get ready for college and career success. Our approach is holistic. We seek to enhance cognitive, psychological, and emotional resilience through our learning experiences. Your designs and deliverables will enable us to do so in beautiful,... For full info follow application link.
Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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. Who is WGU Academy? At WGU Academy, we work collaboratively to dramatically impact college and workforce readiness efforts on a large scale. Our primary mission is to develop and deliver novel solutions for college and career readiness to tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of individuals and propel them to success in whatever domain they choose.
This is a fully benefited, hybrid position requiring onsite collaboration at least 4 days per week in WGU's Salt Lake City headquarters.
Why consider us? * Dynamic position where you will make a difference in a mission driven environment. * Equipment provided: Choice of Mac or PC laptop * Comprehensive and affordable benefits (including mental health benefits, and generous PTO) plus 403b matches and contributions where we put money into your retirement account, even if you are not contributing. * 75% employee tuition discount available at WGU for yourself, and 50% discount for qualifying family members. * Innovative, fun, and enriching team environment where are you valued, given credit where its due, and recognized for your contributions. * Collaborative and cross functional team, where honest communication is prioritized.
What will you be doing? WGU Academy uses a scrum-based, design thinking framework to create accessible, transformative experiences that ready learners for success. We are mission-driven, evidence-based, and laser-focused on student success. As the Manager, Content on Academy's Product Design and Development Team, your leadership will guide and support a team of Instructional Technologists, Content Design Writers, and Multimedia Developers divided into two distinct foci: building new non-degree, online, professional skill-building Certificate programs; and tailoring existing WGU courses and assessments to serve pre-degree students, infusing them with 21st century skills (empathy, teamwork, emotional intelligence, etc.). You will continually refine processes for exceptional, rapid content creation and push the boundaries of the field. You will work closely with the Manager, Design to stay aligned on priorities, goals, and big picture vision. Your commitment to building positive relationships, busting silos, generating innovative ideas, and motivating teams to do this very best work will serve you well in this role.
Who will you be helping? WGU Academy's learners are 50% first-generation college students. They are often from minoritized communities, and over 80% are categorized as low-income individuals. Our learners come to WGU Academy to get ready for college and career success. Our approach is holistic. We seek to enhance cognitive, psychological, and emotional resilience through our learning experiences. Your designs and deliverables will enable us to do so in beautiful,... For full info follow application link.
Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.