Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Program Mentor Health Sciences

United States, USA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$61k-$91kDetected 2 days ago
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88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 1 Department of Labor filing, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Files H-1B transfers

25 transfer filings in the last year, covering 25 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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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

  • Offers direct, comprehensive support, coaching, and guidance to a load of assigned students.
  • Provides WGU and program-level expertise to students and maintains that expertise through ongoing development activities.
  • Maintains a consistent, student-friendly schedule with a selection of outside hours to accommodate various student needs.
  • Monitors the progress of assigned students and provides proactive support and outreach to them.
  • Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to support students' academic progress.
  • Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
  • Maintains knowledge within the assigned college.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Program Mentors have specialized program content and career expertise, which they use to coach and guide students through programs and support career competency development.
  • Program Mentors are responsive to learner needs and vary the type, length, method, and intensity of support best matched to the learner's pace, strengths, and goals.

Requirements

  • Master's or Advanced degree and all applicable licenses or certifications for a degree program.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience providing student support, mentoring, coaching, and/or instruction.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse learner profiles.
  • Ability to work a student-friendly schedule (evenings/weekends).

Nice to have

  • Coaching certification (ICF ACC/PCC/MCC or similar).
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Works primarily from home within the continental United States and is available to travel to meetings as required.
  • 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
  • accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages

Skills

  • Student learning is the primary responsibility of WGU faculty.
  • Program Mentors are assigned a group of students and are accountable for their students' academic progress and success.
  • They are organized and show exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
  • Time Expectations:
  • Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
  • Extraordinary customer service and communication skills.

Compensation

  • $60,600.00 - $90,900.00

Benefits

  • Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision.
  • Fosters student learning through innovative and motivational teaching and coaching practices.
  • Additionally, Program Mentors are experts in the WGU model and services, and they develop and deepen students' lifelong learning skills.

Company info

  • Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.

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.
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