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What We’re Looking For:
The EA to the Chief People Officer will provide administrative support to the CPO and the HR Leadership Team. This position will serve as the first point of contact and liaison for all internal and external matters involving the CPO, helping to screen, prioritize and respond to requests as needed.
The EA to the Chief People Officer will provide administrative support to the CPO and the HR Leadership Team. This position will serve as the first point of contact and liaison for all internal and external matters involving the CPO, helping to screen, prioritize and respond to requests as needed.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Provide Administrative Support
Provide confidential and high level administrative support for the CPO and HR leadership team as needed and when possible.
Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments; ensure that the CPO stays on track during their day; prioritize meeting requests and handle conflicts or scheduling changes proactively: collecting agendas, follow up action items and prep materials
Ensure expenses are processed for the CPO in a timely and accurate way
Coordinate and manage international and domestic travel; arrange detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; compile documents for travel-related meetings for the CPO and Leadership Team
Represent the CPO, HR leadership and Exec Team with both internal staff and external contacts in a professional manner
Effectively handle Board of Directors related activities and communications with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality
Work closely and effectively with HR Executives to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
Provide backup and coverage for other EA’s as needed
Serve as a link between HR Leadership team and the global HR Team
Manage HR Team Events, Activities and Projects
Organize all global monthly HR team fun events
Prepare and manage all monthly global All Hands materials and set up – ensure input from presenters for meeting is provided in advance and overall desk is presentation ready
Manage and run the annual HR Leadership Retreat
Manage and run the annual HR All Hands Retreat
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while following through on issues in a timely manner
In partnership with the communications team, the EA and his/her team will support development of communications and presentations on behalf of the CPO
Help CPO with presentation (deck) creation and/or review to ensure all are format consistent and presentation ready
Provide administrative support to functional teams of HR with special projects and initiatives as needed
Manage HR Leadership Budget
Manage monthly P&L
Process all invoices
Provide support to HR Leadership team throughout the budgeting process
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
3+ years’ administrative support experience in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Strong work ethic and ability to work in and navigate fast-paced environment
Knowing when and how to push back when needed
Positive attitude, where no project or problem is too big or too small
Extremely organized, detail-oriented and precise
Ability to discreetly and professionally handle confidential and sensitive information
Professional maturity and judgment
Proven ability to create and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Impeccable written and oral communication skills
Poised demeanor when dealing with other executives, academic leaders and board members
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
To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow
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.
