The salary range for this role 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 role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Pay Range: $52,800.00 - $79,100.00
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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
* Provides coaching and support for an average student load set by department standards and needs in both one-on-one coaching and group coaching environments.
* Drives learner engagement via regular phone outreach.
* Empathetically provides encouragement, reinforces positive behaviors, and celebrates milestones of assigned students.
* Leverages motivational interviewing techniques to influence positive behavior change in students.
* Facilitates WGU Academy's PACA readiness curriculum including group coaching, online facilitation, course completion and coaching sessions.
* Collaborates within the team of Student Success Coaches, supporting your teammate and providing input on opportunities for improvement.
* Embraces WGU Leadership Principles with high emphasis on learning, courage and student obsession.
* Analyzes, tracks, and interprets data to effectively improve student success and productivity.
* Assist students with Academy systems, resources and assists in solving any administrative problems that arise.
* Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities:
* Strong communication skills including establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, active listening, optimism and caring about others' success.
* Demonstrates high-energy and enthusiasm to support virtual coaching and group sessions.
* Promotes a strong work ethic coupled with attention to details.
* Demonstrates an ability to work independently without close supervision, coupled with an understanding that regular reviews and feedback are part of a continuous improvement cycle.
* Exemplifies a focus on student obsession by focusing on what is best for students and what is best for team.
* Champions change and innovation by demonstrating flexibility in an ambiguous environment.
* Strong foundational knowledge of motivational interviewing principles, coaching and positive psychology.
* Experience supporting adult learners in distance learning environments.
* Demonstrated experience working with at-risk learners.
* Familiarity with technology platforms such as Salesforce, Webex, and Tableau
* Prior experience working in an innovative start-up environment.
* 3+ Years of Certified Coach Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
*... For full info follow application link.
Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other cl
assification protected by federal, state or local law.
