2U|edX 2023 Internship

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: We are hiring for our upcoming summer 2023 internship program. Our internship program has historically been a critical component of the company’s growth since its inception. Now reimagined, the internship program will provide innovative, project-based opportunities for interns to help solve real business challenges. The program will culminate with all interns presenting a final project that can serve as a portion of their interview for a full-time position. Interns will support their designated business function, and will have unprecedented access to executive leaders to learn the business, career training and coaching, a designated mentor, and the opportunity to immerse themselves in 2U’s rich culture and employee-led Business Resource Networks. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Work in teams to complete a project to impact our business  Analyze business problems as assigned Support a function or functions with day-to-day tasks Things That Should Be In Your Background: Current rising senior or enrolled/graduate of a 2U|edX-powered boot camp Ability to work in our HQ in Lanham, MD Available to start June 12th, 2023 Committed to 30 hours/week Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills Good written and verbal communication skills An interest in the education space is preferred Benefits: Opportunity to solve real business challenges  Collaborative, solution-based work experience with a group of other interns In-person access to leaders  Tailored training and development opportunities Career training support  Mentorship from our leadership program participants  Have fun! 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 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 Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. 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, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). 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. Learn more at https://2u.com/careers/ #NoBackRow 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.