Program Mentor, RN license
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision.
The Program Mentor must demonstrate a high level of commitment to student success as evidenced in goal setting, student outcomes, and student notes. Student success, by MSS standards, includes identifying urgent student need as displayed by LCD and Caseload tools as well as notes and documentation for each student, responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner, and overall attention to urgent student need.
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.
Fosters student learning through innovative and motivational teaching and coaching practices.
Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
Maintains a consistent, student-friendly schedule with a selection of outside hours to accommodate various student needs.
Monitors the progress of assigned students and offers proactive support and outreach to those students.
Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in their academic progress.
Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles.
Maintains knowledge within assigned college.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Well organized - conscientious and thorough with detail.
Must demonstrate technological competency: Data entry, email, calendar, word processing, and database programs.
Extraordinary customer service and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.
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Job Qualifications:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree and all applicable licenses or certifications for a degree program.
Current RN license
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing student support, mentoring, coaching and/or instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
- Coaching certification (ICF ACC/PCC/MCC or similar).
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods 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.
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.
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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.
