Director, Student Success

2U
Full-time Cape Town, Western Cape Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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 Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posted: June 08, 2026
Deadline: July 18, 2026