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 Technical Knowledge Specialist will be responsible for Knowledge Management across internal support teams and our customers. The candidate will communicate routine information regarding the 2U platform to internal/external users regarding releases, maintenance, process change, etc. The role requires cross functional collaboration with product management, engineering, program operations, tech support, and business services. The candidate should also possess strong Incident Management skills and be available for 24×7 coverage on a rotational basis.

Note: This is a remote, full-time, 40 hours a week position. The weekly schedule is Tuesday – Saturday (10am-6pm pst, 1pm-9pm est, 11am-7pm mst or 12pm-8pm cst). You will be on-call once every three weeks 24/7 for 7 days.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Knowledge Management
Maintain the management of department-wide internal and external knowledge bases, including updating and creating knowledge articles as a result of business process and technology changes
Incident Management & Communications
Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24×7 incident management coverage for business critical service issues and outage
Monitor maintenance and technical release information to enable creation of internal and external communications
Coordinate product launches with Product Management, including internal and external communications

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

1-2 years of experience in knowledge management
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Ability to adjust language and writing style to best fit audience needs
Attention to detail and problem solving oriented
Excellent time management
Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change
An understanding of knowledge management principles, procedures and processes
Preferred experience in crafting clear and concise incident status updates suitable for a business leadership audience
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Preferred experience with Service Management or Customer Relationship Management tools
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
Employee stock purchase plan
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 ($60,000 – $62,000), 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:

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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 edX

edX 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 https://2u.com/careers/
#NoBackRow

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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Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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