VP/General Manager

clevelcrossing.com - Jobboard • California, MO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

This is a West Coast remote position supporting our California university partner

What We’re Looking For:

We’re on the search for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and strategic leader to drive engagement with one of 2U’s university partnerships. The VP/GM will manage both the relationship with the university, along with all cross-functional internal operations related to the partnership. Our ideal candidate will possess superior relationship building skills and an unmatched business acumen.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Responsible for upselling university partners on new programs to achieve YOY revenue growth goals
Manage all 2U operations related to the university partnership; measure performance of company goals and proactively establish targets for improvement
Partner with Dean level, as well as other leadership at the school and across the university to ensure program success
Act as final decision maker for all business operations components including curriculum, marketing, admissions and post-enrollment services
Develop, review, update and implement strategic planning; this includes marketing/sales, support services and curriculum development
Effectively build and manage relationships with the university; act as the relationship manager for 2U and leverage the relationship to assist with maintaining efficient operational processes
Matrix manage internal partners responsible for other operational areas associated with the program (e.g. marketing and technology)
Serve as subject matter expert for market space and curriculum for the 2U organization

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred
Demonstrated expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures
7-10 years’ experience managing external clients/partners and leading large scale internal operations
Record of success with entrepreneurial approach to building and sustaining effective partnerships and business operations in both dynamic matrix environment and established environment

Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:

Confident decision-making abilities and an ability to lead people in order to get results
Proven success in a matrix management environment
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability work and contribute in a team environment
Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

At 2U, we power world-class online education and in-person boot camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help universities fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.

Benefits & Culture

Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other.