$187,600–$337,700 Per Year
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.
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: Management_Executive 613
Pay Range: $187,600.00 - $337,700.00
Job Description
The anticipated hiring point for this position is around $240K dependent on industry experience and credentials.
Are you a strategic analytics leader ready to transform education with AI and data science?
Join WGU's mission to drive student success and reimagine learning at scale. In this role, you'll lead advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives that power personalized learning journeys, optimize faculty performance, and influence curriculum design for over 190,000 students.
What You'll Do
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Lead a high-impact team of data scientists, analysts, and researchers focused on faculty, curriculum, and student success analytics.
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Design and implement AI and ML-powered insights that guide real-time interventions and optimize the learner journey.
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Oversee the development of decision-support tools and dashboards for academic leadership and operational teams.
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Translate engagement, assessment, and progression data into actionable strategies to improve instructional design and outcomes.
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Partner with EdTech, Academic Delivery, and Product Engineering to ensure seamless data integration across 1,000+ distributed courses and platforms.
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Champion scalable frameworks for measuring instructional effectiveness, mentor support, and equitable outcomes.
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Influence university-wide innovation through advanced data science and research initiatives.
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you:
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Have 12+ years in data science, analytics, or institutional research, including 7+ years leading large cross-functional teams.
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Are fluent in BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), AI/ML frameworks, and data engineering concepts.
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Can connect the dots between analytics, product development, and academic outcomes.
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Thrive in fast-evolving environments and have experience outside traditional higher ed-tech industry exposure is a strong plus.
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Communicate insights in ways that resonate from the C-suite to technical teams.
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Hold a Master's (or equivalent experience) in Data Science, Analytics, or a related field.
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Bonus points if you:
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Bring experience managing analytics in curriculum... 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 p otected by federal, state or local law.
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