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Senior Regional Manager - Midwest Region

Home Office, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026

💰 $124,000/yr($82,700/yr – $124,000/yr)

About the role

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 309

Pay Range: $82,700.00 - $124,000.00

Job Description

The Senior Regional Manager plays a critical role in advancing the university’s mission by increasing visibility, enrollment, and reputation as a leader in accessible, workforce-aligned education. This position serves as a strategic relationship manager and regional liaison, ensuring alignment between operational priorities and institutional goals while driving measurable growth and community impact.

This role is responsible for building relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local leaders while independently managing daily operations, supporting regional growth initiatives, and executing strategies to meet performance goals.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain relationships with employers, community organizations, government entities, and key local leaders
Grow brand visibility through community engagement, partnerships, networking, and public speaking
Build and execute a regional strategy leveraging partnerships, market insights, and community needs
Lead and manage regional operations, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and performance goals
Track, maintain, and analyze regional data to support decision-making and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
Develop and implement initiatives that improve operational efficiency and service delivery
Foster strong collaboration across internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in business development
Bachelor’s degree
Proven track record of operational success and year-over-year growth within a business or education environment
Strong enterprise, community, and government networks and partnerships are required
Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects independently
Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences
Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Experience working across marketing and communications disciplines, including brand, PR, digital, and field marketing
High level of adaptability, initiative, and accountability with a results-driven mindset

Bonus Points

Experience operating in a complex, matrixed or disaggregated organization
Background in higher education, workforce development, or regional partnerships
Experience presenting to external stakeholders, partners, or at conferences

Experience in Lieu of Education

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

What to Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.