Western Governors University
Intern - Technical Writing
Salt Lake City, UT · Intern · Internship
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Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.
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The bottom of this range ($29,320) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $59,301. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Technical Writers (27-3042) · Salt Lake City-Murray, UT. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and troubleshooting of office technology, software applications, and digital tools
- Help create and update technical documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures
- Perform data entry, validation, cleanup, and basic reporting using Excel, Google Sheets, or database tools
- Provide first-level technical support to staff and faculty, including software setup, printer troubleshooting, and login/access issues
- Collaborate with IT staff or business analysts on technology-driven projects or service requests
- The purpose of the internship is to provide a current student or recent graduate with practical, hands-on experience in a technical setting while contributing to meaningful projects that support the goals of the department and organization.
- The intern will gain exposure to day-to-day operations, develop key professional skills, and explore potential career paths.
Requirements
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to be comfortable with ambiguity and asking for help when needed
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship during the internship period.
- Must be in good academic standing with an expected graduation date.
- This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities.
- Basic understanding of databases, spreadsheets, and office productivity tools (e.g., Excel formulas, Google Forms, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with help desk, ticketing systems, or cloud-based tools is a plus
- Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and organizational skills
- Comfortable learning and using new systems and applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data security protocols
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Experience
Nice to have
- Technical certifications a plus
- Technical writing
- Position & Application Details
- and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.
- Part-Time Intermittent
- Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours):
- If interested, an application will need to be submitted online.
- Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Compensation
- 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 b
Benefits
- Present a final project or summary of learning to the team at the end of the internship.
- Interest in higher education and lifelong learning
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship during the internship period.
This listing is sourced directly from Western Governors University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.