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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: Faculty 507
Pay Range: $78,300.00 - $117,500.00
Job Description
Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of comprehensive licensure and board certification preparation initiatives designed to support healthcare program students and graduates in successfully passing licensure and board certification examinations. This role leverages data-driven strategies, academic coaching, and collaborative partnerships with faculty to enhance student outcomes and ensure alignment with university and regulatory standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides individualized and group coaching sessions to assess student learning gaps and develop targeted licensure and board certification exam preparation plans.
Delivers academic support and post-graduation counseling to assist students in navigating the licensure and board certification exam process.
Teaches test-taking strategies and clinical reasoning techniques, including structured methodologies to strengthen student performance and confidence.
Designs, implements, and maintains licensure and board certification exam review workshops, seminars, and supplemental instructional materials.
Integrates licensure and board certification preparation strategies into curriculum in collaboration with faculty.
Participates in new student orientation and support instructional delivery within core courses.
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student achievement and licensure exam and board certification readiness.
Utilizes platforms such as Power BI and performance dashboards to track student progress, cohort outcomes, and content mastery.
Identifies at-risk students through data analysis and initiate timely, evidence-based interventions.
Leads and participates in weekly at-risk student meetings to identify, monitor, document, and support students requiring additional assistance.
Maintains accurate, real-time documentation of student interactions, coaching sessions, and seminar attendance in designated systems.
Oversees and coordinates all licensure and board certification exam preparation initiatives, including scheduling and implementation of live reviews, and test-taking seminars.
Ensures alignment of preparation initiatives with faculty to support the integration of licensure and board certification exam preparation strategies and resources into coursework.
Provides training, in-services, and ongoing support related to tools and policies.
Promotes peer-to-peer engagement and utilization of best practices.
Reconciles official licensure and board certification exam results with external organizations and conducts detailed analyses of unsuccessful candidates to inform program improvements.
Analyzes performance reports to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Presents actionable insights and recommendations to leadership and faculty to enhance student success outcomes.
Drives continuous improvement through proactive use of data and evidence-based decision-making.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.