Manager, Research

$97,300 - $175,200/Yr

Wgu - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Manager, Research at WGU is responsible for overseeing the university's research initiatives and managing a team of data scientists and research scientists. The primary goal is to produce actionable research that enhances the student experience and improves outcomes for diverse underrepresented populations. This role involves leading various research projects related to faculty engagement, curriculum, academic support, and other key areas, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to communicate insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee WGU's Faculty Data Analytics.
• Manage the hiring, training, and development of data scientists and research scientists focused on Faculty Data Analytics.
• Provide technical guidance on research methods and analytical tool sets.
• Establish processes to manage research projects and communicate results to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and represent WGU at relevant conferences.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related research field (e.g., Education, Psychology) or analytics discipline (e.g., Data Science, Economics).
• 5 years of experience in related research fields in education or human systems using data science, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, and qualitative research.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in a related research field (e.g., Education, Psychology) or analytics discipline (e.g., Data Science, Economics).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Telehealth and mental healthcare services.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages.
• Legal and identity theft coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Wellbeing program.
• Discounted WGU tuition.
• Flexible paid time off with no need for accrual.
• Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual.
• 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.