DET Strategic Engagement Manager - Europe

Midwest Startups; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational technology is seeking a Strategic Engagement Manager to foster relationships with universities in the EU. This role involves promoting their English proficiency test and requires significant experience in European higher education, alongside strong communication and networking skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in European higher education.
• Proven experience with European higher ed and international admissions.
• Strong network within the European higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of the Duolingo English Test at universities across the EU.
• Nurture relationships with existing institutions.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to implement strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Job description

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!

At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.

Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.

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About the role

The Duolingo English Test is an alternative to traditional high-stakes testing — through a Duolingo-style experience: convenient, fast, and affordable. Students interested in studying abroad can certify their English with the Duolingo English Test in place of other standardized tests like the TOEFL and IELTS. We are now accepted by more than 5,500 higher education institutions worldwide. Using AI and remote proctoring, we enable students to take the test online, on-demand, anywhere in the world. If you love making a difference in education through technology, this is the place for you.

We’re looking for a Strategic Engagement Manager to strengthen and continue developing Duolingo’s relationships with universities in the European Union.

You will be promoting the use of our English proficiency test as a full parity alternative to the IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL for international applicants. You will build new relationships as well as sustain and grow those already established, for example in Ireland where we already have high coverage. You will help us to determine the right priority markets and engagement plan.

We are interested in bringing onto our team an individual with experience in European higher ed, visibility among peers and an outstanding track record for producing results. Our preferred candidate would be willing to travel across European markets, and be integrated with our UK team in London.

You will...

• Drive adoption of the Duolingo English Test in the admissions process across universities across the EU.
• Nurture relationships with existing institutions.
• Assess institutions’ needs, and provide assistance and information on product features.
• Build trust relationships with higher ed partners, government and sector groups.
• Collaborate with our marketing team to implement an Irish higher ed marketing strategy.
• Represent the Duolingo English Test at high-profile speaking engagements.
• Liaise with relevant governments around visa policies.

You have...

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of experience working in European higher ed
• Proven experience and deep familiarity with European higher ed
• Strong network within the European higher ed and international admissions environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
• This position is based in the EU or in London, thus candidates must have legal authorization to work in either the EU or the UK.

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Master’s degree
• Experience with EU higher education policy setting
• Experience working with EU national governments
• Experience in partnership development
• Experience with English language testing or learning

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