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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Senior Manager, Academic Portfolio Research in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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.
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:
Pay Range: $109,000.00 - $196,200.00
Job Description
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing research team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Expand research capabilities beyond reporting, including White Space analysis and innovative research solutions.
Drive ROI and workforce alignment improvements to enhance economic outcomes for students and alumni.
Identify and evaluate opportunities to diversify and strengthen portfolio health based on workforce demand and emerging markets.
Guide research efforts that shape portfolio priorities and inform strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with leaders to assess analytic needs and identify growth opportunities.
Support annual planning with workforce intelligence and market trend insights.
Produce accurate forecasts and actionable insights to reduce decision-cycle time.
Present findings and strategic insights to executive leadership, academic teams, and external partners.
Develop and maintain best practices for research methodologies, impact evaluations, and reporting.
Implement automation and scalable processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Foster research innovation by identifying gaps and trends for portfolio diversification.
Monitor and evaluate program performance, recommending improvements for strategic alignment.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data in research and reporting.
Establish and enforce data governance policies for workforce alignment and ROI analysis.
Conduct competitor benchmarking to refine portfolio offerings and market positioning.
Integrate equity-focused metrics to align research with institutional diversity and accessibility goals.
Identify underserved populations and recommend strategies for inclusive pathways.
Publish and share research findings to position WGU as a leader in workforce-aligned education.
Represent WGU at conferences and industry forums to share insights and build partnerships.
Lead professional development for the research team, ensuring expertise in emerging methodologies and workforce trends.
Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and adaptability in research practices.
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