Western Governors University · 4 hours ago
Program Development Owner
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $129K/yr
4+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online degree programs. The Program Development Owner will be responsible for overseeing curriculum and assessment, ensuring quality and compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance learning products.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Owns curriculum and assessment within assigned programs, including relevance, quality, technical accuracy, functionality, and assessment validity. Ensure timely delivery of quality programs
Implements and ensures adherence to best practices in the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of assigned product portfolio
Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programs meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ensures alignment between curriculum and assessment
Provides thought leadership and recommend innovations in learning products, learning design, and delivery based on data analysis and learning science
Evaluates and analyzes program and course performance as required for operation and quality improvement
Develops and maintains success metrics and time, budget, and quality measures
Contribute to critical documentation in support of the full product lifecycle
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline
All applicable licenses or certifications
4 years of relevant professional experience
Experience in online education, standardized testing, or educational publishing
Experience interacting effectively with cross-organizational teams
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and pay attention to detail
Understand product-level curriculum and assessment design and development
Strong online learning design and development skills
Clear understanding of user-experience best practices, including accessibility requirements
Ability to facilitate groups and meetings in person and remotely
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, both internally and externally
Data analytics skills, including interpretation, synthesis, and formal presentation to key stakeholders
Proven ability to use data to make informed decisions (analyze root causes, design experiments and interventions with clear success measures, conduct retrospective analysis, etc.)
Detail-oriented, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks
Requires composure under pressure, dealing with ambiguity and comfort working closely with senior leadership
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field or discipline
Experience with online learning and change management
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
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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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