Data-Driven Academic Initiatives Lead

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

11 paid holidays

Tuition discount

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks an Academic Initiatives Strategist to lead the development and execution of strategic academic initiatives that improve student outcomes and advance the learn-and-work ecosystem. The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to design, implement, and measure programs that expand access to education.

The position requires data analysis proficiency, program management experience, and the ability to secure grant opportunities while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4+ years of progressive higher education experience.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and grant-writing skills.
• Experience partnering with internal/external stakeholders to implement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and proposes new academic initiatives and programs.
• Manages specific high-impact initiatives and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Analyzes data to gain insights into student performance and program outcomes.
• Supports change management for cross-functional implementation.
• Coordinates cross-departmental efforts and engages with external partners.

Skills

Higher education trends and student‑s"

Project management

Data analysis

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Project management software

Job description

Western Governors University seeks an Academic Initiatives Strategist to lead the development and execution of strategic academic initiatives that improve student outcomes and advance the learn-and-work ecosystem. The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to design, implement, and measure programs that expand access to education.

The position requires data analysis proficiency, program management experience, and the ability to secure grant opportunities while supporting