Chief of Staff, Partnerships Strategy & Operations
Chief of Staff, Partnerships Strategy & Operations
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Job Description
At 2U we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission to eliminate the back row in education and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX the worlds leading online learning platform 2U powers more than 4000 online higher education offerings from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges universities and corporate partners we are helping to unlock human potential.
What Were Looking For:
The Chief of Staff (COS) Strategy & Ops is a highly critical senior leadership role combining strategic planning project management and process implementation across a fast-moving business. They will manage strategic projects and operational cadences in support of key business goals related to partner growth service and satisfaction in close collaboration with the CPO and other members of the leadership team. This role will be based in our HQ in Crystal City VA and will require coming into the office at least 2 days a wee
Key responsibilities will include:
Strategic Projects and Planning
The COS will ensure the correct individuals across the org are engaged and that projects are appropriately prioritized and completed. They will also:
- Partner with the CPO and other functional leaders to support key strategies and operational plans focused on partner growth service and satisfaction
- Organize strategic planning meetings and operating rhythms across the organization.
- Coordinate creation of strategic goals metrics and related tracking
- Proactively identify strategic opportunities to add value solve problems and address the needs of the business and propose and deliver tangible solutions
- Provide support and oversight for special projects and initiatives.
- Support CPO on developing internal team cadences processes and communication as well other key processes across the organization
- Generate regular reports and other communications to update executives department teams and other internal stakeholders on the progress towards our strategic goals
Meeting Management
- Help structure prepare for and facilitate recurring meetings for the CPO including weekly executive team meetings regular senior leadership team meetings progress meetings on strategic initiatives etc.
- Follow up on initiatives projects or outstanding items that result from leadership team meetings or events.
- Partner with the CPO and other members of the leadership team to ensure proper reporting and operational dashboards are in place to track and measure progress
Other
- Work alongside the CPOs executive assistant and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate preparation occurs for meetings and events (and that all meetings are necessary and prioritized).
Things That Must Be in Your Background:
- A bachelors degree (preferably) in Business MBA highly preferred
- A minimum of of 10 years professional work experience with at least 3 years in a leadership position
- Excellent verbal written analytical organizational and motivational skills
- Experience in project management communications and change management
- Experience in development of executive-level briefing presentations and analysis
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks concurrently in a fluid environment
- Ability to independently communicate and report initiative and project status to corporate executives
Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role and at 2U:
- Strong work ethic with a can do positive attitude
- Strong EQ and intuition
- Highly proactive
- Solid organizational skills with a laser-focused eye for detail
- Impeccable written and oral communication skills
- Poised demeanor when dealing with all stakeholders including CEO executives academic leaders board members
- Flexible and able to multitask switch priorities as needed within a collaborative environment
- A desire to remain and grow in this role over a number of years
Travel: as needed to support meetings/events
While this position is open to remote candidates across the U.S. we will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington VA two days a week.
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 youre excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education then join us and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time include:
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance disability and 401(k) employer match
- Free snacks and drinks in-office
- Generous paid holidays and leave policies including unlimited PTO
- Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days parental leave and a company-wide winter break
The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($169000 - $211000) with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidates 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 weve 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: .
About 2U LLC
For more than a decade 2U Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX a leading global online learning platform 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges universities and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4000 digital education offerings from free courses to full degrees and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit .
About edX
edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U LLC. Together with the majority of the worlds top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers from free courses to full degrees. And were not stopping there were relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at .
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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. 2Us equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion job benefits and pay.
Employment Type
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