Description
We are seeking an Academic Business Leader to drive the education and successful outcomes of students in their field. As a subject matter expert and respected academic business leader, you will have end-to-end responsibility for growing programs with new, market-relevant and innovative competency-based program offerings, identifying and supporting the implementation of industry partnerships and go-to-market strategies, and delivering great educational outcomes for students.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide foundational leadership for all operations, overseeing a multi-layered team
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance operational efficiency and partnership impact
- Oversee process improvement initiatives to optimize faculty and student experiences
- Lead the strategic design and execution of district and funded partnerships
- Manage cost structures and achieve university contribution margins
- Serve as a key advisor to the VP of Academic Operations on operational strategies
- Drive a culture of experimentation and measurement to rapidly improve program delivery and partnership health
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Education, Business, or a relevant area from an accredited institution
- 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and projects
- Deep understanding of operational excellence and innovative student support strategies
- Industry or academic leader with expertise in partnership models, state requirements, and educational market trends
Benefits:
- 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
- Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation
- Flexible paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave