Senior Career Advisor

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 306

Pay Range: $60,300.00 - $90,500.00

Job Description

 Senior Career Advisors provide comprehensive project and innovation support in a collaborative, student-centered, and team-focused environment to advance the mission of Career & Professional Development (CPD). This role focuses on piloting and implementing scalable technologies, supporting departmental initiatives, and leading projects aligned with organizational OKRs. This role also contributes to advisor training and change management efforts, helping build the team’s capacity to deliver high-quality, technology-enabled career services. In addition, this position provides limited, high-level student support for escalated referrals or to ensure service continuity during periods of increased demand. 

 

Diversity Equity & Inclusion- Our Foundation for Student Success   

We believe in the inherent worth of every individual. We strive to provide a space for employees to feel comfortable being their authentic self while offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are committed to promoting inclusion, belonging, respect for differences, equal opportunity, and diversity in our workplace. We believe in the power of education and the value of expanding access and opportunity to all individuals.    

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities  

Career Services Innovation and Projects 

• Support the career leadership team in piloting and implementing new technologies that expand CPD offerings and improve user experience; work with Ed Tech to support launch of products. 

• Lead or co-lead projects that align with department OKRs, ensuring deliverables, timelines and metrics are met. 

• Serve as a champion for change management strategies, acting as a role model, and actively participating in the implementation of change initiatives across the team. 

• Support the development of scalable career programs, tools, and systems that reach a diverse, online learner population. 

• Contribute to research, design, and testing digital resources that enhance advising and career readiness. 

• Create documentation and resource materials to guide adoption and ensure consistency across teams. 

• Become a product expert on CPD’s core platforms – including Handshake, uConnect, Big Interview, and Jobscan, to inform best practices, training, and process improvements. 

 

Career Advisor Training / Mentorship  

• Assess CPD team needs to design effective training and resources tha