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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Senior Vice President- Leavitt School of Health 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. Position: Senior Vice President, Leavitt School of Health Location: Salt Lake City, UT Headquarters: In-office Travel: Up to 35% Salary Range: $300,000-$375,000

Overview: The Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Leavitt School of Health at Western Governors University (WGU) is a strategic leader, passionate about innovation in healthcare education. This role is pivotal in advancing the school's mission to provide accessible, competency-based education that aligns with workforce needs and promotes economic mobility, particularly for underserved populations. The SVP is responsible for leading the school's vision, strategy, and operations, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of healthcare education by responding to industry trends and delivering a relevant and forward-thinking curriculum. Reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, the SVP will also play a key role in building partnerships across the academic and healthcare communities. Key Responsibilities: * Vision and Strategy: * Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for the Leavitt School of Health, centered around five strategic priorities: Innovative Credential Pathways, Expansion of the Pre-licensure Nursing Program and RN to BSN Program, Industry Partnerships to Advance Student Career Opportunities, Curriculum and Assessment Alignment with Marketable Skills/Industry Standards, and Improving Success and Access for Underserved Students. * Anticipate and respond to trends in healthcare and postsecondary education, ensuring that the school's offerings remain cutting-edge and responsive to the needs of a diverse student body, from first-time college students to working professionals. * Operational Leadership: * Oversee all aspects of the school's operations, including student enrollment and outcomes, program development, faculty recruitment and retention, and financial management. Ensure that the school's infrastructure can scale effectively to meet growth targets. * Provide executive guidance to leadership within the school, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture that aligns with WGU's mission and strategic objectives. * Workforce Alignment: * Develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, accrediting bodies, state boards, and other external partners to ensure the school's programs meet industry standards and fulfill the demands of the fast-growing healthcare sector. * Ensure the curriculum is aligned with the skills and knowledge required by the healthcare industry, particularly in areas experiencing critical workforce shortages, such as nursing. * Metrics and Continuous Improvement: * Partner with Institutional Analytics and Research to develop, refine, and evaluate key performance indicators that assess the school's success in... 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 classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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