Western Governors University · 17 hours ago
Finance Instructor (Full-time)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $103K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision by demonstrating effective and consistent commitment to learner-centered, competency-based educational support.
Responsible to monitor the course progress of an assigned group of learners in their course(s) and proactively offer support at key points of the student journey.
Provides expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
Fosters student learning through innovative, effective teaching practices.
Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
Offers timely support and outreach to students, including meeting service level agreements as outlined by their department.
Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
Participates in all required training activities.
Responds with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as the position evolves.
Qualification
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Required
15+ graduate credit hours in Finance required; Terminal degree in finance preferred. Education must be from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience teaching adults in Higher Education; preferably in an online distance based model
Minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in Finance. CFP, CFA, securities licensing, and/or insurance credentialing preferred
Masters in Accounting, Finance, or MBA with graduate level training in Corporate Finance, Financial Management, and Financial Analysis
Experience providing student support and instruction; demonstrated ability to work with struggling or at-risk learners
Ability to break down complex concepts into content that is more accessible to learners
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service (AKA “Student Obsession) to our Students
Candidate must reside in the continental United States and works from a dedicated office space that enables reliable support of required technology; must be free of noise, distractions, and interruptions during prescribed work hours
Flexible schedule to accommodate learner schedules and occasional college meetings/events; learners require support evenings and weekends
Preferred
Professional designation such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or FPAC strongly preferred
Terminal degree is preferred with at least 5 years in the Finance industry and 3 years of Instructional Finance experience.
Experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
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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