Resource Generalist

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 303 Pay Range: $22.45 - $33.65 **Job Description** The subject matter expert (SME) resource manager oversees the recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and management of SMEs. The resource manager will apply proven skills to analyze, problem solve, identify, communicate, organize, and manage SME participation in projects related to program development. This individual collaborates with external and internal stakeholders to effectively and professionally manage SME resources. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Recruits external and internal SMEs for development projects according to established qualification specifications 2. Manages SME participation in development projects 3. Maintains efficient communication with SME and stakeholders 4. Acts as liaison between university staff and SMEs 5. Processes and manages all required WGU documents for contracted SMEs 6. Confirms and processes compensation for SME participation in development projects 7. Processes and manages feedback for SME participation in development projects 8. Manages logistics for SME participation in development projects as needed 9. Fulfills other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skill and Abilities • Able to apply broad work experience and knowledge when analyzing complex problems. Able to consistently identify critical elements, variables, and alternatives to develop solutions. • Able to manage multiple projects with shifting timelines and many executional details. • Able to organize and prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions. • Able to communicate clearly and courteously with stakeholders regarding decisions, actions, and problems. Able to apply business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems. • Able to manage medium to large scale projects using standard project and program management methodologies. • Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important. • Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure. • Accuracy: Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions. • Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity. • Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done;…