Compliance Coordinator (6-Month Contract, Night Shift)

Compliance Coordinator

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.

The Compliance Coordinator will complete key administrative, operational, and project management functions associated with state authorizations for new program launches and other compliance related initiatives and projects. The Compliance Coordinator will support internal teams and University partners on state-specific requirements for offering online programs and courses to a national audience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Facilitating the state authorization process by preparing and submitting applications and other reports to U.S. state regulators
• Interfacing with 50+ U.S. state jurisdictions, University partners and internal stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with state higher education personnel, University partners, and internal stakeholders
• Monitoring federal and state laws affecting the education industry and collaborating with the management team to report relevant updates to appropriate stakeholders
• Assisting with the review, development and drafting of internal documents
• Managing, prioritizing, and completing multiple complex projects simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner
• Assisting with other compliance initiatives, projects and day to day administrative support

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Working conditions :

This is a 6-month contract role open only to candidates based in South Africa who are available to work the night shift (3 PM11 PM SAST) to align with U.S. business hours (9 AM5 PM EST).

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, ZA benefits include :

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 recruitingaccommodations@2u.com.

About 2U, LLC. :

For more than a decade, 2U 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. 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.

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.

2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.