Program Mentor, K-12 Education - Initial Licensure Program - Teachers College
Company: Western Governors University
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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 internal application deadline has been extended and both the
internal and external postings may open/close at any time.Position
SummaryStudent learning is the primary responsibilityof Western
Governors University (WGU) faculty. Program Mentors havespecialized
content expertise, which they use to coach and guide students
through courses and programs. Program Mentorsare assigned a group
of students and are accountable for their students' academic
progress and success.Besides supporting students with content
expertise, Program Mentorsare expertsin regards tothe WGU model and
services. Program Mentorshelp students learn to be successful
learners. They are organized and show exemplary written and verbal
communication skills.Essential Functions and Responsibilities*Acts
as a steward for carrying outWGU's mission and strategic
vision.*Demonstrates a high level ofcommitmenteffectivelyand
consistently.*Offers direct, comprehensive support, coaching and
guidance to a load of assigned students and responds with urgency
to meet student needs.*Provides WGU and program level expertise to
students and maintains that expertise through ongoing development
activities.*Fosters student learning through innovative and
motivational teaching and coaching practices.*Monitors the progress
of assignedstudents andoffers proactive support and outreach to
those students.*Uses technology-based teaching and communication
platforms to aid students in their academic progress. *Communicates
professionally and respectfully with students and all other members
of the WGU community.*Collaborates with other professionals within
the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed
atmosphere.*Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership
Principles.Knowledge and Abilities*Must be well organized,
conscientious and thorough with detail.*Possess
technologicalcompetency, as data entry, emails,calendars,word
processing, and databaseprograms.*Maintain extraordinary customer
service and communication skills with a friendly and persuasive
speaking and writing style.*Demonstrate stronginterpersonaland
written communicationskills, with an ability to present information
clearly, concisely, and accurately.Minimum
Qualifications*Verifiable master's degree from an accredited
institution.*Three years of experience providing student support
and instruction in a K-12 setting.*Demonstrated ability to work
with at-risk learners.*Separate qualifications and/or licensure may
be required for some degree programs.*State and/or federal
legislative requirement and/or college accreditation requirements
may apply in order to maintain the necessary credentialing for this
role.Preferred Qualifications*Licensure and experience teaching or
serving in a SPED role in a K-12 setting.Working
Conditions*Maintains a student-friendly schedule of 40 hours/week
to include a mix of some day, evenings (4pm+) and weekend shift
options. *Arranges a set schedule with the supervisor based on the
needs of WGU and its students, which is typically not flexible.
*Works primarily from home in the continental U.S. and is available
to travel to a few possible meetings as required.Compensation
GradeFaculty 504Disclaimer:This Job Description has been designed
to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and
responsibilities of work performed by employees within this
classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of
all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required
of the employee to do this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job
Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the
University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any
time.
As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength
lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.
Keywords: Western Governors University, Salt Lake City , Program Mentor, K-12 Education - Initial Licensure Program - Teachers College, Education / Teaching , Salt Lake City, Utah
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