ETCH Jobs of the Week 7/03/24
The summer of re-...
ETCH Jobs of the Week (JOTW) is a collaboration between ETCH, your home for EdTech news and information; and my recruiting practice, Tenzing, which helps orgs positively impacting education efficiently attract, source, vet and hire mission-aligned talent.
Hi friends,
I’ve spent the past couple of weeks preparing for a mini-sabbatical this summer. It’s funny, I had read about sabbaticals before and thought them intellectually interesting. But the process of designing one is an intensely personal experience. I thought I’d share some of that experience with you all in the event you might try to take a sabbatical of your own at some point in the future.
This Spring I decided that my sabbatical would run from mid-June to mid-August. The impetus was, “If not now, when?”
Seriously! I’ve been running this business for close to a decade and I’ve had three kids during that period (without a proper paternity leave). I knew that more excuses would emerge if I waited any longer and that a June - August sabbatical would coincide with the long break that my wife, a teacher, gets over the summer. (Break isn’t really the right word for this, it’s more like a change in responsibilities.)
Of course, a bunch of new projects threatened to knock me off this path - you’ll note that it “mid-June” was, in fact, several weeks ago. But, with some careful planning and the efforts of amazing teammates who have stepped up, I’m going to make this work. You all can hold me accountable for this!
In prep for my time off, I’ve queued up a couple of feature interviews for this newsletter that we’ll be releasing over the next two months - this will be more of a Jobs of the Month through the summer. Arie Mangrum IV, who recently joined our team, will be curating the jobs for those two newsletter posts.
I encourage you to connect with Arie; he’s been in the business of talent acquisition for over 13 years and is a great person to know - well-networked and good people.
I look forward to reconnecting with you all in September. Until then, I’ll be doing my best to refresh, relax, recharge, reimagine, and re-[fill in the blank]!
Cheers,
Everett
Now, let’s get to the Jobs of the Week:
Academia.edu
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Education Focus: Higher Education, Academic Research
Mission: Accelerate the world’s research. Academia.edu’s goal is to speed up research in every domain - finding a solution to climate change; finding cures for diseases; evolving artificial intelligence.
Senior User Researcher
Job Summary: Academia.edu is seeking a Senior User Researcher to lead and execute user research, influencing product strategy and development. This role involves conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, creating user personas and journey maps, and advocating for user needs through storytelling and workshops. The ideal candidate has a B.A. in social or behavioral science or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in digital consumer tech products. They should possess strong storytelling skills, the ability to manage tight deadlines, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include an M.A. or Ph.D., strong quantitative skills, and experience with academic research.
Compensation: $165,000 - $190,000 per year + benefits, including stock options, 401k, fully-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible hours, paid vacation, parental leave, professional development budget, and sabbatical leave.
VP, Business Analytics
Job Summary: Academia.edu seeks a Vice President of Business Analytics to lead and grow its analytics team. Reporting to the Chief Product and Growth Officer, the VP will guide the team to identify major opportunities using vast data sets, influencing product development and company direction. The role involves mentoring and inspiring a talented team, recruiting new members, and providing strategic guidance based on data insights. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience at a top consulting firm, a proven track record in leading high-performing analytics teams in B2C technology businesses, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation: $275,000 - $325,000 per year, based on experience and background.
Edvisorly
Location: Remote
Education Focus: Higher Education
Mission: Support community college students transferring to universities by growing the #1 transfer enrollment platform in the U.S.
Director of University Partnerships
Job Summary: EdVisorly is looking for a Director of University Partnerships to drive new business and increase revenue. This role involves identifying and securing new college and university partnerships, utilizing consultative sales techniques, and maintaining strong relationships with key decision makers. The ideal candidate is a high-achieving, growth-minded sales professional with extensive experience in higher education, EdTech, or SaaS sales, and a proven track record of exceeding sales goals.
Director of University Success
Job Summary: EdVisorly seeks a Director of University Success to serve as the main liaison between EdVisorly and university partners. This role focuses on developing and executing transfer enrollment strategies, maintaining relationships with university stakeholders, and driving student engagement and enrollment via the EdVisorly platform. The ideal candidate is a high-caliber leader with prior enrollment experience and a strong ability to analyze data to inform strategies.
IXL Learning
Location: San Mateo, CA
Education Focus: K-12
Mission: Create innovative products that positively impact learners and educators.
Product Manager
Job Summary: IXL Learning seeks multiple Product Managers for various focus areas, including student experience, teacher experience, reporting and analytics, international deployment, and more. As a Product Manager, you will evaluate and critique product designs, empathize with diverse users, solve problems, and make informed business decisions. Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities are essential. While a background in computer science, engineering, or a related field is helpful, it is not required. Successful candidates will be effective communicators with a keen ability to understand and meet customer needs.
Compensation: $125,000 to $180,000 base salary + equity + benefits, depending on location and experience.
Senior UI/UX Designer
Job Summary: IXL Learning is seeking a highly motivated Senior UI/UX Designer to craft elegant and engaging interfaces for our diverse range of learning products. As a key member of the design team, you will transform wireframes into compelling designs, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure visual consistency across brands such as IXL, Rosetta Stone, and Wyzant. Your role involves creating visual experiences for web, mobile, and tablet platforms, enhancing interfaces with new layouts and graphics, and designing marketing materials. With 5-8 years of UX/UI design experience, proficiency in Figma or Sketch, and strong communication and organizational skills, you'll address our customers' needs and manage multiple design requests effectively.
Compensation: $110,000 to $150,000 base salary + benefits, depending on location and experience.
Magic EdTech
Location: NYC
Education Focus: K-12, Higher Education: Digital Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
Mission: Magic EdTech partners with educational organizations to help them solve their challenges and achieve their goals by building, supporting, and delivering their digital learning products and platforms.
Director, Digital Curriculum & Assessment Design and Efficacy
Job Summary: Magic EdTech seeks a Director of Digital Curriculum & Assessment Design and Efficacy to provide consulting and advisory services for publishers and edtech companies. This role involves developing and executing digital curriculum and assessment projects, ensuring compliance with state and national guidelines, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of digital publishing, learning architecture, and instructional design, as well as experience in program development, curriculum management, and budget monitoring. Additionally, the candidate must be proficient in industry standards (e.g., SCORM, LTI, QTI, Accessibility) and possess excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Sciences, or a related field, and a minimum of three years of experience in higher education program development and management, are required.
Compensation: $90,000 to $140,000 based on experience.
Learning Design Architect
Job Summary: Magic EdTech is seeking a thought leader for the purpose of delivering a consistent, world class Learning Product experience globally at scale. In this position, you will be responsible for managing/overseeing creation of digital content aligned to standards of instruction, and designing content for different modalities – video, simulations, games, and courses. It is important that you have experience with content creation through instructional design, blended learning, and instructor led facilitation.
Compensation: $90,000 to $140,000 based on experience.
Scale AI
Location: San Francisco, CA; NYC
Education Focus: Enterprise AI
Mission: Enable organizations to seamlessly integrate AI by providing world-class data annotation products and expertise to power advanced AI models.
Head of Training
Job Summary: Scale AI is looking for a Head of Training to enhance the capabilities of contributors providing training data for AI and LLM models. Reporting to the Head of Quality Operations, this role combines strategic thinking, data analysis, and operational execution. The Head of Training will design and refine training materials, lead a team, and collaborate with Product and Engineering teams. Responsibilities include investigating tasking challenges, developing curricula, and managing north-star metrics on content and contributor quality. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in EdTech product, content strategy, and instructional design, with a proven track record in curriculum design and team leadership. They must be comfortable navigating ambiguity and have a relentless attitude toward testing and iterating.
Compensation: $188,000—$225,600 base salary + equity + benefits, depending on location and experience.
Chief of Staff, Generative AI
Job Summary: Scale AI is seeking a Chief of Staff for its Generative AI business unit to partner with senior leadership in defining business priorities, developing strategies, and driving key initiatives. This role involves meticulous planning, data analysis, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in management consulting or business operations, excellent executive communication skills, and a proven ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders. Responsibilities include driving planning processes, performing analyses, managing operational rhythms, and ensuring alignment between teams. Technical expertise, familiarity with LLMs and Generative AI, and the ability to navigate ambiguity are advantageous.
Compensation: $175,000 to $215,000 base salary + equity + benefits, depending on location and experience.
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