Senior Coursera Programme Manager

The University of London

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries worldwide. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

We are a national leader in the humanities and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

The role

The University of London partners with Coursera to deliver innovative degrees and short courses globally. We are seeking a Senior Coursera Programmes Manager to lead this strategic partnership, ensuring the success and growth of our online portfolio.

Based within the University of London Worldwide division, this role supports our mission to transform lives through education and expand access to distance learning. You will manage all aspects of the UoL-Coursera partnership, ensuring high-quality programmes aligned with shared goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison with Coursera, managing programme lifecycle, performance and governance.
• Coordinate communication between UoL, Coursera and academic partners.
• Drive initiatives to improve student recruitment, retention and satisfaction.
• Oversee online degree and short course portfolios.
• Represent UoL in governance meetings and performance reviews.
• Manage the MOOC portfolio, identifying growth opportunities.
• Share insights on Coursera’s product roadmap to inform course design.

Candidate requirements:

• Proven expertise in account management, governance and programme lifecycle management.
• Strong experience in managing complex projects.
• Exceptional relationship management skills.
• Background in online or distance education, focussing on innovation and quality.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of online education, working with a globally recognised university and a leading learning platform.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description.

Further information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV before the closing date at midnight on 28/01/2025. 

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings. 

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description. 

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