Fast Facts

WGU is seeking a Director of Assessment & Curriculum to lead the design and evaluation of college programs, focusing on competency-based assessment and student engagement.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing curriculum programs, developing assessment methodologies, leading a team of product owners, and improving student outcomes through data-driven strategies.

Skills: Required skills include data analysis, team leadership, effective communication, and a strong ability to influence and build relationships in a complex organization.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience, with preferred candidates holding an advanced degree and experience with accreditation standards.

Location: This position is based in Salt Lake City, USA with approximately 15-20% travel required.

Compensation: $126800 - $228300 / Annually

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:

Grade: Management_Executive 610Pay Range: $126,800.00 - $228,300.00

Job Description

Job Profile Summary:

The Director, Assessment & Curriculum provides leadership and vision to the ongoing design, development, and evaluation of the programs within the college. The director innovatively transforms college programs into relevant and engaging student experiences with reliable and valid competency-based assessment experiences. This position relies heavily on student engagement and performance data and student, faculty, and employer feedback to measure and monitor the effectiveness of curriculum, learning resources, and assessments and create strategies for improvement. In collaboration with the College academic leadership, peers, and other stakeholders, the Director, Assessment & Curriculum will lead continuous efforts to improve student outcomes. The director is accountable for the on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality courses and initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop and manage curriculum programs, courses, assessments that are aligned with approved strategy and business model.
• Develop and lead college curriculum and assessment methodologies.
• Develop and implement new curriculum and assessment design aligned with program charter requirements.
• Develop and manage a team of product owners and assessment strategists, including coaching, mentoring, professional development, provide feedback to direct reports with suggestions for improved performance.
• Develop and manage budgets that supports the product development roadmap, sustainability, controls costs, and provides value to students.
• Develop student and stakeholder listening strategies to identify and address unmet needs.
• Communicate clearly and productively with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of student and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensure the new and existing competency-based curricular solutions promote student success.
• Ensures new products, processes, and procedures align with department initiatives and address student needs.
• Deliver timely, consistent, and accurate reports for stakeholders and executives.
• Ensure new and existing competency-based assessments adhere to design and development best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies based on data to improve student experiences.
• Drive the continuous improvement of student outcomes and overall health and quality of curriculum.
• Partner with college leaders to develop strategic initiatives that support innovative practices, products, technologies, and systems.
• Collaborate with WGU councils, academic vice presidents, assessment staff, marketing staff, and other internal stakeholders to consistently monitor and react to market demand, workforce needs, and accreditation changes.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities and results.
• Ability to coach and develop direct reports.
• Ability to use metrics and data to inform decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Ability to be an agent of change in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive innovative process improvement.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Ten (10) years of related experience, which includes five (5) years of supervising a team, developing online training and education programs, leading change management efforts, developing and cultivating partnerships, leading multiple projects, including developing and managing budgets
• Subject matter expertise in information technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a related discipline
• Experience with regional or program accreditation standards in higher education

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel 15–20% of the time.

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Position & Application Details

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.

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 [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.