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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:

Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $99,500.00

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The Internal Communications Representative supports communication strategies and tactics aimed at engaging and informing University employee audiences, enabling them to support our students and our mission. This role will build strong relationships and work closely with different teams and leaders across the university to develop audience-focused strategies and content. The Representative will put communication plans into action by creating compelling written and visual communications for multiple audiences and will use a variety of channels including email newsletters and the department employee intranet. This role will work effectively with teammates and internal stakeholders to solve complex problems, will adapt quickly when needed, and will support projects outside of the core role to accomplish objectives that advance the department's mission and vision.

Location: This position requires you to live in Utah and work at our headquarters: 4001 South 700 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the office 4 days a week with one day remote.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborates with individuals and teams to develop and integrate communication plans that support department initiatives.

• Develops strategies to foster and measure employee engagement.

• Creates content for newsletters, emails, presentations, monthly town halls, and the employee intranet.

• Plans and implements the town halls, all hands, and other events throughout the year.

• Edits and proofreads content for accuracy, appropriateness, and grammar while ensuring the content meets internal communications best practices and follows our style guides.

• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures relating to internal communications.

• Manages projects that support internal communications.

• Supports special initiatives as needed.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior writing skills.

• Knowledge of Intranet applications and other content management systems.

• Ability to take complex information and create audience-specific content that is comprehendible, memorable, and has a measurable impact.

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Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colo r, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.