Western Governors University
Program Mentor Health Sciences
United States · Part-time
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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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