Vice President, Partnerships
Apply NowCompany: Axim Collaborative, Inc
Location: Cambridge, MA 02139
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Axim Collaborative is a nonprofit that transforms education to work pathways by facilitating collaboration and innovations to build an ecosystem of solutions to drive better outcomes for millions of learners. Axim uses catalytic funding to foster partnerships, convene leaders and scale innovations to strengthen pathways for learners. These pathways engage students in their course of study, enable them to persist through their programs and prepare them to excel in their careers. Axim Collaborative is a joint endeavor between Harvard and MIT that evolved from edX, the pioneering online learning platform that launched in 2012.
ABOUT THE VP, PARTNERSHIPS ROLES
The VP of Partnerships is a member of Axim Collaborative's Senior Leadership Team and reports to the CEO. They are responsible for developing high-level strategic partnerships and collaborations. In this role, you will work with the CEO and Education Transformation team to identify, foster and manage strategic partnerships in support of our mission. This role requires a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities, and maintaining strong, sustainable relationships.
This is a hybrid role, and candidates must be willing to commute to the Cambridge office 1-2 days per week. This role will require approximately 25% travel.
Requirements
Strategic Partnerships
Serve as a member of Axim's Senior Team
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Benefits Statement
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, a competitive 401(k) plan, and a generous employer match.
Axim Collaborative is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. We believe this is critical to enabling our partners' and the learners they serve to realize their educational and career aspirations. Axim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Idora Sopin-Vilme at HR at Axim.org.
Please Note: This role is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Salary Description
$225,000 - $275,000 per year
Full-time
Description
Axim Collaborative is a nonprofit that transforms education to work pathways by facilitating collaboration and innovations to build an ecosystem of solutions to drive better outcomes for millions of learners. Axim uses catalytic funding to foster partnerships, convene leaders and scale innovations to strengthen pathways for learners. These pathways engage students in their course of study, enable them to persist through their programs and prepare them to excel in their careers. Axim Collaborative is a joint endeavor between Harvard and MIT that evolved from edX, the pioneering online learning platform that launched in 2012.
ABOUT THE VP, PARTNERSHIPS ROLES
The VP of Partnerships is a member of Axim Collaborative's Senior Leadership Team and reports to the CEO. They are responsible for developing high-level strategic partnerships and collaborations. In this role, you will work with the CEO and Education Transformation team to identify, foster and manage strategic partnerships in support of our mission. This role requires a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities, and maintaining strong, sustainable relationships.
This is a hybrid role, and candidates must be willing to commute to the Cambridge office 1-2 days per week. This role will require approximately 25% travel.
Requirements
Strategic Partnerships
- Curate and manage a portfolio of strategic relationships, serving as the point person and stewarding the relationship in support of partner work to bolster student success
- Source and structure new proposed collaboratives that connect digital and practice innovation and catalytic funding for review by the Axim team and board
- Oversee execution of projects and collaboratives, ensuring strong engagement and outcomes
- Represent Axim Collaborative at external events, including conferences and partner convenings
Serve as a member of Axim's Senior Team
- Build a sense of shared purpose and collective culture within and across departments; cultivate trust between the organization and its partners.
- Model the values of inclusion and belonging; foster environments that facilitate more inclusive spaces and actively encourage a variety of perspectives on teams
- Participate in annual organizational goal setting and planning to align operations and budgets with the broader mission
- Effectively prepare for and guide the organization through change and transition.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Deep commitment to education equity, and experience applying this lens and centering on education access in all strategies and work streams
- At least 10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated success developing partnerships in fields such as social enterprise, philanthropy, and higher education and including digital technology innovations
- Robust understanding of educational technology and how it can be leveraged to support students in broad access higher education settings
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and complex tasks
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with and influence external decision-makers with a diverse range of priorities
- Experience operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment as a creative thinker and problem solver
- Exceptional project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors and with projects that leverage digital technology
Benefits Statement
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, a competitive 401(k) plan, and a generous employer match.
Axim Collaborative is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. We believe this is critical to enabling our partners' and the learners they serve to realize their educational and career aspirations. Axim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Idora Sopin-Vilme at HR at Axim.org.
Please Note: This role is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Salary Description
$225,000 - $275,000 per year