About 2U
Empowering learners through innovative online education
Key Highlights
- Over 230 educational partners including Lancaster University
- Served 40 million+ learners globally
- $95.9M raised in Series D funding
- Acquired edX to expand digital education offerings
2U is a leading global online learning platform headquartered in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, that partners with over 230 educational institutions to provide high-quality digital education. Following its acquisition of edX, 2U has expanded its offerings to include free courses and full degrees, serv...
🎁 Benefits
2U offers a comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous parental leave, medical, vision, and dental coverage...
🌟 Culture
2U's culture emphasizes educational accessibility and innovation, leveraging its partnership with edX to provide diverse learning opportunities. The c...
Overview
2U is seeking an Executive Director for edX to architect and execute the strategy for their online learning platform. This leadership role requires a strong background in eCommerce and collaboration across various divisions to drive consumer growth.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a transformative leader with a proven track record in eCommerce, possessing the ability to drive aggressive revenue growth while building a scalable organization. With a strong background in strategic planning and execution, you understand how to connect various divisions to enhance platform performance and user engagement. Your data-driven approach allows you to make informed decisions that align with the company's mission to make learning limitless. You are resilient and adaptable, capable of navigating challenges in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on long-term goals. Your collaborative spirit enables you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that the edX platform remains competitive and appealing to learners.
Desirable
Experience in higher education or online learning platforms would be a significant advantage, as would familiarity with consumer growth strategies and product development. A background in managing P&L responsibilities and a strong understanding of market trends will further enhance your candidacy. You are someone who thrives in leadership roles and is passionate about transforming lives through education.
What you'll do
As the Executive Director of edX, you will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for architecting and executing the strategic roadmap for the edX platform. Your primary mandate will be to drive consumer growth by developing attractive learning products that engage and retain learners. You will oversee the full P&L for the edX business, ensuring that financial targets are met while maintaining a focus on quality and user satisfaction. Collaborating with product, marketing, partnership management, and B2B sales teams, you will connect the platform's scale to other divisions, enhancing overall performance and user experience. You will lead initiatives to attract learners to the platform, converting them into loyal customers who drive repeat purchases. This role presents a unique opportunity to build and scale a high-performance organization that aligns with 2U's mission.
What we offer
At 2U, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is committed to making education accessible and impactful. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly influence the future of online learning. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to transforming lives through education. Competitive compensation and benefits will be provided, reflecting the importance of this leadership role within the organization. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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