The Placement Manager is responsible for the overall success of the placement function for a specific university program(s). The Placement Manager is responsible for all aspects of team performance management, including setting goals and metrics to ensure students are placed on-time in quality settings for each start date. They will work with University partners to ensure quality placements are made and ensure positive student outcomes. The Placement Manager will work cohesively with other departments including Student Success, Admissions, and Academic Advising and is a critical player in executing 2U’s white-glove level of service.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Ensure placement specialists meet or exceed metrics towards on-time and quality placements through 1v1s, auditing, and trainings.
Communicate placement needs, issues, and approvals with faculty to ensure students are placed on time.
Communicate with Student Success, Admissions, or Program Management managers to ensure KPIs are met successfully and the team has the necessary tools to execute on placements.
Work with fellow placement managers, HR, and L&D to ensure placement specialists have the necessary tools to complete job responsibilities.
Work with fellow placement managers and directors to plan for larger placement initiatives, efficiencies, and development.
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
2 years of experience in client relationships, placement, or management
Demonstrated account management skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders
Demonstrated experience managing people and process from start to finish
Working Conditions:
10-20% travel
About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations 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 our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.
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. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.
2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
In Colorado, the anticipated base salary for this role is $75,000, with potential bonus eligibility. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.
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Note: 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.
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