Program Development Owner

Job Description

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: Faculty 508 Pay Range: $88,600.00 - $132,900.00

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Owns curriculum and assessment within assigned programs, including relevance, quality, technical accuracy, functionality, and assessment validity.
• Ensure timely delivery of quality programs.
• Implements and ensures adherence to best practices in the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of assigned product portfolio.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programs meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates and analyzes program and course performance as required for operation and quality improvement.
• Develops and maintains success metrics and time, budget, and quality measures.
• Contribute to critical documentation in support of the full product lifecycle.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and pay attention to detail.
• Understand product-level curriculum and assessment design and development.
• Strong online learning design and development skills.
• Clear understanding of user-experience best practices, including accessibility requirements.
• Ability to facilitate groups and meetings in person and remotely.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Build relationships and influence at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Data analytics skills, including interpretation, synthesis, and formal presentation to key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to use data to make informed decisions (analyze root causes, design experiments and interventions with clear success measures, conduct retrospective analysis, etc.).
• Detail-oriented, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Requires composure under pressure, dealing with ambiguity and comfort working closely with senior leadership.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or discipline. All applicable licenses or certifications. 4 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in online education, standardized testing, or educational publishing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field or discipline. Experience in Higher Education. Information Technology experience is a plus. Health Care background a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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.