Lead Academic Program Manager - Undergraduate Management

Western Governors University

🇺🇸In-Person - Salt Lake City$119K–$185K/yr6mo ago

Higher Ed Operations Program Management Higher Education Curriculum Development Business Operations Student Success

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Summary

Lead Academic Program Manager for WGU's Undergraduate Management programs, responsible for end-to-end program lifecycle management from research through post-launch success while driving student outcomes and managing program profitability.

Key Responsibilities: Manage program-level P&L, oversee curriculum development and competitive analysis, drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure programs remain market-relevant with strong retention rates.

Skills & Tools: Student-centered approach, data-driven decision-making, strong communication and leadership abilities, comfort managing ambiguity, and demonstrated success in driving results and change management in educational or online program environments.

Qualifications: Preferred doctorate degree with experience in higher education and online program development; demonstrated success in change management and strategic program oversight required.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Compensation: $119K–$185K/yr