Manager, Academic Policy & Knowledge Publication

WGU is seeking a Manager, Academic Policy & Knowledge Publication to lead the development, review, and governance of academic policies and the student handbook across the institution. The role provides strategic and operational leadership in maintaining the integrity, compliance, and institutional alignment of WGU's academic policy framework.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of academic policy governance, policy lifecycle management, and compliance requirements in higher education or similarly regulated industries
• Demonstrated ability to draft and revise policy language, translating regulatory and accreditation requirements into clear institutional policy
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to support leadership in planning, initiative execution, and operating plan management
• Experience designing or managing policy review and approval workflows, including cross-functional coordination and governance documentation
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including team development, performance coaching, and change management
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex policies and translate them into clear, accessible content

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation
• Flexible paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave