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Remote, Oregon, United States
Remote only
At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader to serve as the General Manager, Senior Director responsible for a portfolio of 2U’s key university partnerships. This role is responsible for the overall ownership, growth, and success of 2U’s partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional relationship-building skills, deep business acumen, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth and business results across multiple dimensions.
Key accountability areas include managing partner contracts, driving strong partner sentiment, and ensuring the retention, growth, and health of a degree portfolio. This leader will play a critical role in aligning internal and external stakeholders, identifying new opportunities, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven partnership. This role is 100% remote.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Key Drivers: Strategic Relationship Management, Executive Stakeholder Engagement, Proactive Communication & Resolution, Risk Mitigation
Key Drivers: Revenue, Strategic Portfolio Management, Lifecycle & Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation & Governance, Negotiating
Key Drivers: Strategic Planning & Execution, Revenue Enablement
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Benefits & Culture
Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world-class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference.
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include:
The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($147,000-$170,000), with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.
2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: recruitingaccommodations@2u.com.
About 2U
2U partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives. Through partnerships with the world’s leading colleges, universities, and companies, 2U delivers thousands of online programs to millions of learners worldwide on edX, its global learning platform. From executive education and professional credentialing to master’s degree programs and free, open courses, 2U transforms how top institutions deliver workforce-aligned online education, enabling professionals to advance without pausing their careers. Learn more at 2U.com.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.