Senior Regional Manager Midwest Region
Senior Regional Manager Midwest Region
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$ 80300 - 120400
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused 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.
The salary range for this position 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 position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
The Senior Regional Manager is a critical role that focuses on the universitys mission by enhancing visibility enrollment and reputation as a leader in accessible and workforcealigned higher education. This role is a relationship manager and liaison for the region ensuring that operational workflows and priorities are in sync with the universitys strategic goals. In tandem with leadership this role drives internal operations improvements prepares Quarterly Business Review (QBR) reports and maintains accurate data to support informed decisionmaking processes. The successful candidate for the role is a highly experienced professional with seniorlevel industry knowledge and is familiar with managing large and complex projects.
This role is responsible for building relationships with community organizations businesses and local leaders while independently managing daily operations supporting regional growth initiatives and executing strategies to meet performance goals
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Operational Support
- Maintain accurate data for reporting and decisionmaking.
- Track record and maintain accurate regional data to inform decisionmaking.
- Liaise with the schools and regional supporting teamsto ensure regional impact.
- Develops initiatives to improve efficiencies and levels of service within the operational area function.
- Responsible and accountable for the totality of assigned projects. Leverages senior level knowledge of the region and partnership strategies in developing a hyperlocal regional strategy aligned with the schools goals Academy and Craft Education.
Team Collaboration
- Work with the Regional VP Regional Director and other leaders to support the development of a strong team culture.
- Develops supports and leads crossfunctional project teams from across to foster alumni engagement and community impact.
- May work directly with internal and external leaders and departments to resolve regional issues.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Leverage industry knowledge to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders including community and business leaders.
- Lead and support crossfunctional collaboration to achieve regional objectives.
- Collaborate with other leaders and departments to resolve regional issues as they arise.
Brand Growth & Awareness
- Increase the universitys visibility in the region through community engagement and networking efforts.
- Contributes to initiatives to strengthen brand reputation and awareness.
- Explore new partnerships to increase WGUs reach and educational impact.
- Will deliver sales presentations to potential partner organizations with the sales acumen that incorporates WGUs flywheel approach.
Advocacy & Representation
- Contributes to advocacy efforts in collaboration with the Director of Government Relations.
- Represent the university at conferences panels and speaking engagements as assigned.
Relationship Building
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local organizations communitybased organizations chambers and associations.
- Support statebased grant opportunities and workforce partnerships in collaboration with leadership.
- Influence the achievement of the universitys key results by developing relationships that drive value for employers students and alumni.
Community Engagement
- Engage in community initiatives support partnerships and represent the university in local and regional events.
- Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to advance workforce and educational objectives.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of experience in strategic relations community outreach and government relations
- 4 years of experience in business development
- Experience developing partnerships in education (K12 higher education) healthcare business and technology industries within the region (IL MN ND SDWI NE IA MO KS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Experience in higher education
Work location
- This position is inoffice in Chicago IL.
- Travel: 40
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Position & Application Details
FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for 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; and 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 and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not allinclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
