Director, Student Success

2U
📍 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

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 purpose of the Director, Student Success role will be to manage teams across both Degree and Exec Ed Student Success functions, servicing multiple university partners. ​The Director will serve as the strategic and operational leader to drive outcomes for enrolled students​. ​This role will oversee these cross-product teams and will be accountable for developing, implementing, and influencing student retention strategies.

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Job Details

  • Location Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date June 19, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 29, 2026