Vice President, Work-Based Pathways

5 days ago


Salt Lake City UT United States Western Governors University Full time
Vice President, Work-Based Pathways

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Locations: Salt Lake City Office
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 25, 2024 (10 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR-019558

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.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Work-Based Pathways (VPWP) will lead the vision and execution of new work-based learning pathways across WGU’s academic programs. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, the ideal candidate will have an innovative mindset and a demonstrated ability to think creatively to initiate and execute new ideas and programs.

A primary responsibility is creating new work-based academic programs and curriculum that take a work-first approach to learning by building partnerships between employers and WGU’s four schools. The VPWP will ensure programs are effectively scaled to advance access, affordability, and outcomes for students from underserved and diverse populations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  1. Development and Scale: Lead the creation and scaling of work-based pathways and learning across WGU’s academic programs.
  2. Student Success: Build work-based pathways that meet student needs, advance access, affordability, and completion.
  3. Strategic Partnerships: Build partnerships with employers and external partners to design pathways that provide students with meaningful, credit-worthy work experiences.
  4. Program Development: Manage curriculum and assessment development for work-based pathways.
  5. Management: Build and lead a team of domain experts to support work-based pathway development.
  6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with school SVPs and external partners.
  7. Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought leader in work-based learning and pathways.
  8. Measurement: Develop and track metrics and KPIs to gauge the success of work-based pathways.
  9. Regulatory and Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements for RTIs, employers, RAPs, and workforce boards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  1. Extensive Knowledge of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Models.
  2. Strategic Planning and Execution.
  3. Leadership and Team Development.
  4. Curriculum and Assessment Development.
  5. Collaborative Leadership.
  6. External Stakeholder Engagement and Thought Leadership.
  7. Analytical and Data-Driven Decision Making.
  8. Communication and Presentation Skills.
  9. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.
  10. Proficiency with EdTech Tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A graduate degree in Higher Education, Education, Business Administration, Workforce Development, or a related field is required.

Experience: At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, work-based learning, or a related field.

Salary: $200-240K with additional bonus opportunities.

How to apply: apply online

Full-time Regular Positions

This is a full-time, regular position that is eligible for bonuses and various benefits.

The University is 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.

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