Western Governors University · 2 weeks ago
Business Process Engineer - Institutional Portfolio Management
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative, competency-based programs. The Business Process Engineer will design, analyze, and implement institutional business processes to support growth and efficiency across the university, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analyze and document business processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
Suggest and implement process improvements based on data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback
Develop and implement standard operating procedures, best practices, and guidelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute process changes and ensure smooth implementation
Use Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive process optimization and coach others in their application
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, service systems, chemical, aerospace) or a closely related field
1 year of experience in business process engineering, improvement, or continuous improvement roles
Preferred
Master's degree (Business Administration, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Engineering Management) or a closely related field
Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification
Lean Bronze certification
2 years of professional experience in a technical/engineering background
2 years of experience with Lean & Six Sigma methodologies/tools in business process optimization
Benefits
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
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
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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