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:The Senior Recruiter is critical in identifying and hiring top talent to join our organization. The Senior Recruiter is responsible for proactively sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates, partnering with our hiring managers and university partners throughout the full candidate life-cycle. The Senior Recruiter serves as an advisor to our 2U managers, senior leaders and university partners to provide expert guidance.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Recruitment (45%)
• Manages the full candidate life-cycle through proactively sourcing, posting, screening, interviewing, and placing qualified professionals to fill positions within the corporate and academic business
• Leverages experience and expertise to optimize the candidate experience
• Creatively attracts top talent in a timely and cost effective manner using multiple sources to advertise and recruit
• Develops networking and referral base using social networking and other innovative methods to identify desired candidates
• Sources and recruits candidates through direct recruiting efforts
• Identifies and attends job fairs, meetups, and other events for candidate engagement

Internal Stakeholder Relationship Management (40%) * Serves as a trusted advisor to 2U's hiring managers, HRBPs, University Partners and providing expert guidance on the target market, target companies, expected talent pool volume, hiring specifications, job descriptions, and action plans to maximize candidate sourcing, etc. to ultimately ensure the hiring managers are confident with their hiring decisions

• Provides regular updates to hiring managers on hiring progress and challenges
• Works closely and effectively with coordinator to schedule candidate interviews and with scouts (if applicable) to identify and engage hard-to-find talent
• Continuously grows talent communities across targeted talent pools to maintain a strong 2U candidate pipeline
• Fully engages with the hiring managers and broader 2U leadership to maintain open communication around hiring needs and the available talent pipeline

Systems (10%) * Interfaces with 2U's applicant tracking system to optimally track all phases of the candidate life-cycle

• Fully owns the data quality and data integrity in 2U's applicant tracking system relevant to their job requisitions that they manage in addition to monitoring for data accuracy across the system

Continuous Improvement (5%) * Shares Recruiting and sourcing best practices across the team

• Coaches more junior employees
• Proactively seeks new knowledge, skills, and trends and shares with the team
• Partners closely with the Recruiting Leadership team on process improvements and provides solid recommendations to enhance the overall team functioning

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• 5+ years experience recruiting; previous experience in a high-volume staffing, agency or corporate setting, a plus
• Experience supporting a fast-paced, high growth organization
• Knowledge of employment law relative to hiring and interviewing required
• Previous experience using an applicant tracking system
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in one or more of the following: Google suite, MS Office products

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to juggle multiple competing and complex priorities
• Proactive attitude with a propensity to learn
• Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an environment of constant change
• Knowledge of various social media networking/recruiting sites a plus

Benefits & CultureOur 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. #NoBackRowWe 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 StatementAt 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 edXedX 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.Learn more at
#NoBackRowThe 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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