Standards and Governance Specialist I

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: Technical 402 Pay Range: $67,200.00 - $100,800.00 Job Description The Standards and Governance Specialist I is an established technical individual contributor who works on problems of moderate scope with general supervision. This role applies defined procedures and sound judgment to support governance activities, contribute to technical projects, and ensure standards and processes are followed consistently across assigned work.

Support governance and standards projects of moderate scope by completing assigned deliverables, maintaining timelines, and supporting implementation activities. Apply established policies, procedures, controls, and governance requirements to operational activities and recurring reporting processes. Monitor assigned controls, obligations, or standards requirements and document evidence of completion, exceptions, and follow-up actions. Recognize risks, gaps, or inconsistencies that may affect operational, compliance, or schedule outcomes and escalate issues appropriately. Draft, revise, and maintain process documentation, control descriptions, standards references, and related governance materials. Partner with team members and operational stakeholders to gather information, clarify requirements, and track action items to completion. Coordinate smaller work efforts and provide day-to-day support to less experienced team members as needed.   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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Applies working knowledge within a defined technical area to complete semi-routine assignments and support consistent execution. Uses sound judgment within established procedures to prioritize work, identify issues, and determine appropriate next steps. Evaluates moderate-scope issues and recommends practical solutions within defined parameters. Builds productive working relationships and communicates effectively with stakeholders within the department and function. Provides day-to-day guidance and assistance to less experienced team members as appropriate.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Experience in lieu of education Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.

Experience supporting governance, compliance, audit, privacy, risk, or policy administration activities in a professional