Lead Apprenticeship Program Manager – HigherEdJobs

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR-025149

Location: United States

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 media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students
graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

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 business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at
or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A
reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 312 Pay Range: $106,700.00 – $165,400.00

Job Description

Serves as the enterprise lead and strategic architect for WGU’s apprenticeship portfolio, responsible for defining and scaling the
university’s approach to integrating competency-based education with work-based learning at a national level. This role operates at the
intersection of higher education, workforce systems, and employer partnerships, and is accountable for building scalable, repeatable
apprenticeship models that can be deployed across industries, states, and employer partners. This role has enterprise-wide impact, shaping
how WGU designs, delivers, and scales apprenticeship and work-based pathways across all colleges and partner ecosystems. This is a highly
external-facing role requiring regular engagement with employers, workforce intermediaries, state agencies, and national organizations.
Success will be measured by the ability to design, launch, and scale apprenticeship programs that deliver strong learner outcomes, address
workforce needs, employer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. This role is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and will be
a key contributor to WGU’s long-term strategy in workforce-aligned education. Essential Functions and
Responsibilities

• Lead the design and scaling of apprenticeship programs across WGU.
• Design and operationalize
  scalable apprenticeship systems and models, including turnkey employer solutions.
• Influence institutional strategy, design and build
  decisions, and operating models related to apprenticeship pathways.
• Serve as a primary external-facing leader with employers,
  workforce partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Translate federal and state apprenticeship policies into scalable, employer-ready program
  designs.
• Define and operationalize WGU’s role as RTI provider, sponsor, or partner.
• Drive employer onboarding, including
  mentor/journey worker readiness and adoption.
• Collaborate across external employers and partners and internal WGU academic,
  compliance, product, and partnership teams.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including enrollment, retention, and
  completion.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-informed insights.
• Serve as a national representative and thought
  leader in apprenticeship innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities

• Deep expertise in apprenticeship systems and workforce models.
• Strong understanding of federal and state
  apprenticeship regulations.
• Proven ability to build external partnerships.
• Ability to translate policy into scalable program
  design.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate in a
  remote, matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the industry trends, job
  opportunities, and educational market trends in the discipline
• Credible voice of the department in external partnerships and
  presentation opportunities
• Execution focus with the ability to dive-deep and live in the details with a fast-paced weekly execution
  cadence
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities and results across cross-functional teams
• Ability to build
  relationships and influence at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to be an agent of change in a rapidly changing
  environment
• Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive innovation

Minimum
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in
  apprenticeships, workforce development, Higher Education Administration or Leadership, student or academic affairs, or related
  fields.
• Experience designing and scaling programs or systems.
• Experience working with external
  partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with registered apprenticeship systems.
• Experience in
  competency-based education.
• Experience scaling multi-state or multi-employer
  initiatives.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed and is
not exhaustive.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at
designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and
other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

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; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental
healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; 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; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation 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.

How to Apply: If interested, an
application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the
job. It’s not all-inclusive.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.