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HQSalt Lake City, UT
Posted (90d)52

[01] HIRING NOW

See WGU's current openings.

We update these listings as we find new roles and learn that others have closed.

Open roles

52

Posted (90d)

52

Posted range

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Roles with the most current openings

Software Engineer
9 roles
Learning & Development
5 roles
Project Manager
5 roles
IT & Systems Administration
4 roles
Data Scientist
3 roles

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[03] IN THEIR OWN WORDS

How WGU pitches itself.

“The University of You”

Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.

Source: wgu.edu

[04] VISA SPONSORSHIP

Hiring international candidates.

WGU has a documented USCIS H-1B petition history.

Sponsors H1B · USCIS-confirmed petitioner

Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).

[05] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING

Where WGU is hiring.

These are the cities named in current job listings. A role can appear in more than one city.

Top cities by open roles

Salt Lake City, Utah
46 roles
Nashville, Tennessee
4 roles
Raleigh, North Carolina
3 roles
Durham, North Carolina
1 role

[06] OFFICES

Where WGU works.

WGU office locations

© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

We've mapped 7 WGU offices across 5 cities, including 2900 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704-6400, so you know where you'd report before you apply.

Also in: Las Vegas · Salt Lake City · Spokane Valley · Austin

Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors

[07] KEY FACTS

Founded

1997

Employees

7.1K

2020

Data: Wikidata (CC0) · Q7987876

[08] IN THE NEWS

WGU in the headlines.

Recent press coverage, pulled from Google News. Worth a scan before an interview or a cold email: funding rounds, launches, and leadership changes are the fastest way to sound current.

WGU School of Business: Flexible, Affordable, Career-Aligned Programs

WGN-TV
3 months ago

Partnership Signing Ceremony Between SPC and WGU on March 2

St. Petersburg College
8 months ago

Source: Google News. Last 12 months.

[09] FROM THE POSTINGS

What the job postings tell us.

These details come from the linked postings. Benefits and working arrangements can differ by role and location.

WGU's AI Product Manager II role owns an AI agent and conversational experience product area that helps students across digital channels.

Source posting

WGU's Onsite Instructor role for Learning Lab in Houston, TX is part time and teaches nursing skills using high-fidelity simulation.

Source posting

Sources reviewed 2026-10-19.

[10] ABOUT

What WGU does.

WGU offers online, competency-based degree programs designed to provide flexible and accessible education for students. The university focuses on innovative learning methods that cater to diverse student needs, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for their careers.

[11] USER-FACING APP

What users say about WGU's app.

Aggregate ratings from the iOS App Store and Google Play. A consumer-facing app is the most direct signal of what WGU ships to the world.

iOS App Store

4.4★★★★★

1.2K reviews

View on App Store

[12] INTERVIEW PREP

Going through their loop?

Review the skills in WGU's job descriptions, practice relevant exercises, and explore any available candidate-reported questions.

[13] HOW TO APPLY

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ATS identified from the application URLs on WGU's recent postings

[16] FAQ

Questions people ask about WGU.

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Is WGU hiring?

Scoutify currently lists 52 open roles at WGU. Follow the job links to check requirements and apply on the employer's career site.

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