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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Knowledge Specialist in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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. Summary The Knowledge Specialist provides a pivotal role in capturing, organizing, and disseminating knowledge related to various aspects of program solutions. This position requires technical expertise in solutions, a commitment to user support and training, proficiency in data management and reporting, a focus on quality assurance and compliance, and strong collaboration and communication skills.
Job Duties * Captures, organizes, and maintains knowledge related to program solutions, technical expertise, user support, training materials, data management, reporting processes, SharePoint site administration, quality assurance protocols, and compliance requirements. * Develops and updates documentation, manuals, guides, and training materials to support users and stakeholders in utilizing program solutions effectively. * Provides technical expertise and support to users, troubleshoots issues, and delivers training sessions as needed. * Manages and maintains data repositories, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility. * Conducts quality assurance checks on program solutions, documentation, and processes to ensure compliance with university standards and regulatory requirements. * Fosters a culture of collaboration and communication within the Program Solutions Administration team and across relevant stakeholders. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. KSAs * Proficiency in program solutions, technical systems, and tools relevant to higher education administration. * Strong understanding of user support principles, training methodologies, and instructional design concepts. * Experience in data management, reporting, and analysis using relevant software and platforms. * Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards and compliance requirements. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges. * Demonstrated experience in developing and refining educational programs, courses, and curricula within the higher education sector. * Understanding of accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices related to program development and institutional compliance. * Proven ability to design and assess curriculum effectiveness, learning outcomes, and student engagement strategies, particularly within a Competency-based Education model. * Knowledge of adult learning theories and principles, including instructional design methodologies tailored to adult learners in diverse academic settings. * Ability to... For full info follow application link.
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