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 world's leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 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 We're Looking For:

As the Senior Director of Access Partnerships, Europe, Middle East, & Africa, you will work with 2U's Senior Leadership Team to develop the vision for 2U's Social Impact strategy for South Africa, Middle East and Europe. You will help build the function, pillars and programs at 2U to provide shared value for our students, employees and broader community partners. You will partner with leading nonprofits, government and non-governmental funding sources, and thought leaders to bring the best of 2U to help advance our mission of increasing access to education.

You will also implement our corporate giving strategy and monitor best practices and trends in order to identify and pursue new opportunities that increase 2U's social impact. Reporting to the VP of Social Impact & Innovation, you will have the opportunity to be a strategic thought partner as you work to build the company's social impact strategy from the ground up.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Partner with Sr. Leadership to build and execute a social impact strategy in Europe, the Middle East, & Africa aligned to 2U's brand, values and mission, including managing a team striving to meet a seven-figure revenue goal. While also developing the goals, plans, partnerships, and assessment frameworks used to enact and measure change that is systematic, sustainable, and innovative.
• Build meaningful pathways for collective impact partner engagement.
• Manage the ongoing delivery of metrics and reporting, providing expert advice to the business on measuring the effectiveness and impact of its programs and giving in a wide range of settings.
• Provide analyses and insights into social impact trends, best practices and benchmarking.
• Identify prospective funding partners and RFx opportunities to develop and foster partnership plans that help unlock impact at scale.
• Work cross-functionally, specifically with Brand, Marketing & Partnerships, to develop authentic storytelling practices, partnering to develop social impact content that highlights 2U's commitments and progress.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• A strategic doer: you're just as good at building a vision and strategy for social impact as you are at rolling up your sleeves and executing with clear goals, precision, speed and accountability.
• A genuinely passionate, curious leader with a strong track record in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), or Social Impact (including community engagement, workforce, and philanthropy), giving you a keen understanding of global and local trends in this space.
• Adept at nurturing relationships with funding partners to close new business and encourage contract renewals.
• Able to identify new opportunities and innovative ideas for driving social impact, and can clearly communicate those ideas, concepts and proposals to engage employees, Sr. Leaders and the broader community.
• Have superb analytical and planning skills, including the ability to develop investment cases, have been responsible for the development of impact metrics and assessment measures, and have effectively identified gaps and opportunities related projects and programs.
• Thrive in the challenge of independently tackling ambiguous problems, all while delivering clarity and focus for a broad range of stakeholders, including employees, senior leaders, and the broader community.
• Adept at navigating the intricacies of working cross-functionally with a wide range of teams and senior leaders in a fast paced environment where the ability to build trust, influence and relationships is critical to success.

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• This role typically works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time with breaks throughout the day. Travel as required.

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 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, ZA benefits include:

• 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
• Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
• 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break

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: .

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

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 4,000 digital education offerings - from free courses to full degrees - and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world's 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 we're not stopping there - we're 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 edX.org.

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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. 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.

2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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