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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Are you looking to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic and innovative environment? If so, becoming the Institutional Project Portfolio Manager II at WGU in the Salt Lake City Office might be your dream job! At WGU, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and as a Project Portfolio Manager, you’ll be integral to our mission of expanding access to higher education. In this role, you'll lead the entire lifecycle of project portfolios, ensuring they align with our strategic goals and deliver real value to students and communities. You'll be collaborating with various teams, providing critical oversight and reporting to executive leadership as you navigate risks and implement robust project management methodologies. Your efforts won't go unnoticed, as you’ll be directly contributing to the success of our academic programs. Our team thrives on collaboration, so expect to work closely with Ed Tech, Product, and Program Development teams, driving the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma techniques. Furthermore, with a focus on user training and enhancing skills organization-wide, you’ll ensure our processes remain student-centered. With exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, retirement savings, and generous paid time off, WGU is dedicated to creating a fulfilling work environment. If you're ready to lead project management efforts that create a better tomorrow for students, this is the role for you!
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