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 Sr. Executive Recruiter will be an integral part of the Talent Acquisition and People teams. This role is both strategic and tactical and requires someone who can maneuver comfortably in either skill. The Sr. Executive Recruiter is an individual contributor who will be responsible for leading our talent acquisition efforts, developing recruiting strategies, and managing the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding for assigned client groups as well as all Sr. Director, VP and SVP level roles as well as any other roles as and when required. Should the team expand, this  person may eventually lead a team of sourcers or recruiters who support the global staffing and recruiting efforts of corporate functions across all of 2U. This person will be onsite 3 days per week in our Crystal City location

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Key Role and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for designing and executing the global staffing, recruitment and hiring strategies in partnership with 2U stakeholders and University counterparts for all Sr. Director and above roles and assigned client group roles.   
• Helping to manage the team’s usage of Applicant Tracking and other people systems and dashboards 
• Serve as a conduit into the Executive  and Enterprise Sales recruitment space for internal stakeholders and partners
• Conducting research from a variety of sources and compiling results for various projects to be presented to 2U’s executive stakeholders
• Work closely with 2U’s Executive leadership, Program Management, Hiring Managers,  and People teams to ensure that all new roles have a clear hiring roadmap in place prior to implementation and launch
• Think critically about current processes, systems and relationships and identify possible issues before they become issues
• Manage and create workflow, processes and documentation between systems and groups
• Create and analyze metrics reports, data analysis and benchmarking strategies 
• Educating our stakeholders about the changes and evolution of hiring in the online space
• Identify opportunities for improvement and growth within the programs
• Think creatively and drive initiatives from inception to implementation

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in HR, Business or Communications preferred
• 6 - 8 years’ experience in full life cycle recruitment in a Sr. Recruiting role
• 6- 8 years’ experience in an HR or Operations leadership role 
• Very strong familiarity with HR/Talent Management/Operations policies and principles
• Very strong analytical skills with the ability to create, manage and report on data and metrics
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels in the company and approach each scenario from all perspectives
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong customer service background
• Strong research skills
• Extensive experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, People Systems and Reporting Tools
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn and it’s functionality
• Enthusiasm and the ability to pivot with the business & openness to a quickly growing & changing environment
• Focused on achieving defined results and exceeding goals and objectives
• Ability to bring out other people’s potential and talents
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to universities
• Ability to manage information with confidence and discretion   
• Aptitude to learn about multiple degree programs very quickly
• Self-starter
• Strong visionary/strategic thinking skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for higher education sector
• Strong and developed interpersonal skills
• Proclivity to think critically and a knack for problem solving

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, U.S. benefits 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 ($115 000 - $120,000) with potential bonus eligibility.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s 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 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: [email protected].

About 2U LLC

For more than a decade, 2U LLC. 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, LLC. 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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