Data Scientist - Learning Program Analytics

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT, USA
$95,900.00 - $143,800.00; bonus/equity: not specif...
Python or r for modeling
Sql for data manipulation
Machine learning techniques
You'll design models and tools that optimize curriculum, personalize learning pathways, and improve outcomes for learners nationwide—at a scale few organizations can match

Job Summary

  • You'll design models and tools that optimize curriculum, personalize learning pathways, and improve outcomes for learners nationwide—at a scale few organizations can match.
  • Our focus is clear: empower great curriculum through rigorous, cutting-edge data science.
  • This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT.

Matching Summary

You'll design models and tools that optimize curriculum, personalize learning pathways, and improve outcomes for learners nationwide—at a scale few organizations can match.

Salary

$95,900.00 - $143,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python or R for modeling
  • SQL for data manipulation
  • Machine learning techniques
  • Analyze course performance
  • Support experiment design

Nice-to-have

  • Data-informed innovation
  • Student-focused professionals
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Meaningful impact belief

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Expert proficiency in Python or R
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL
  • Experience with Generative and Agentic AI

Work Rights

Not specified

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