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Grade: Management_Executive 611
Pay Range: $141,900.00 - $255,500.00
Job Description
As aSeniorManager,Data Science,you'lllead a talented team of Data Scientists and Analysts to design and implement AI/ML-powered models that transform faculty workflows. Your work will reduce manual effort, streamline academic processes, and enable personalized interventions that help faculty act with precision and efficiency. This is a high-impact leadership role that shapes WGU'sData Sciencecapability and drives automation across the academic experience.
WhatYou'llDo
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Lead a team of Data Scientists and Analysts to build predictive and prescriptive models that improve faculty decision-making
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Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into systems used daily by faculty and students
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Define and manage project plans for large-scale, complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with WGU's strategic goals
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Oversee resource planning, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation for high-visibility projects
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Collaborate with Data Engineering to develop ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines for analytics projects
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Drive continuous improvement through faculty feedback loops and ensure solutions deliver measurable impact
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Serve as a thought leader inCurriculumand Learning Analytics,fostering innovation and operational excellence across the university
WhatYou'llBring
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Bachelor's degree in a related field
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7 years of experience in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Decision Intelligence,Machine LearningResearch, or a related domain
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3 years of experience in people leadership, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
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Advanced SQLproficiencyand experience with data modeling (conceptual, logical, dimensional)
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Expertisein Python, R, and/or Natural Language Processing in an ML environment
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Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
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Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver complex, high-impact projects
Bonus Points if You Have:
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Experience in
Higher Education, competency-based learning, or online learning environments
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Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
