Senior Solution Administrator
Senior Solution Administrator
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$ 97100 - 145600
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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 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.
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
Summary
The Senior Solution Administrator is responsible for ensuring smooth integration security compliance and efficiency of the universitys curriculum and assessment solutions.
Job Duties
- Maintains and optimizes integrations between various technological solutions utilized within the online universitys ecosystem.
- Engages with educational technology stakeholders to ensure alignment of solutions with academic goals and standards.
- Implements and enforces security and compliance protocols to safeguard sensitive data and uphold regulatory requirements.
- Develops and executes disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure minimal disruption to operations in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
- Provides user support and training initiatives to enhance technological proficiency across the universitys community.
- Manages vendors effectively ensuring adherence to service level agreements and fostering productive partnerships.
- Conducts integration reviews and provides advisement on potential enhancements or adjustments to existing systems.
- Takes responsibility for managing more impactful higher-risk or complex solutions administration tasks.
- Assumes higher levels of autonomy and leadership guiding junior team members and driving initiatives forward.
- Monitors system performance and optimizes configurations to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive policies and documentation pertaining to solution administration processes and protocols.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
KSAs
- Proficiency in solution management methodologies and best practices.
- In-depth understanding of educational technology landscape and trends.
- Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks relevant to higher education institutions.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity planning principles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective user support and vendor management.
- Ability to assess review and advise on integration strategies and performance optimization.
- Capability to develop and document policies and procedures comprehensively.
- 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.
- Experience with online learning platforms learning management systems (LMS) and educational technologies used in online and hybrid learning environments.
- Knowledge of adult learning theories and principles including instructional design methodologies tailored to adult learners in diverse academic settings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with academic departments faculty members subject matter experts and instructional designers to develop and deliver high-quality educational programs.
- Strong project management skills including the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams manage project timelines and ensure alignment with departmental goals and objectives.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to inform program development decisions assess program efficacy and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to articulate program objectives outcomes and value propositions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to explore innovative approaches to program development incorporate emerging technologies and adapt to evolving trends and student needs in higher education.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Educational Technology Information Technology or related field.
- 5 years of experience with online learning platforms learning management systems (LMS) and educational technologies used in online and hybrid learning environments.
- Experience implementing new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Educational Technology Information Technology or related field.
- Previous experience within a similar environment.
- Certifications in relevant areas.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time 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 all-inclusive.
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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
