Overview
Head of University Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at HyperionDev
ABOUT US
Hyperion Dev is one of the largest providers of accelerated techeducationin EMEA and one of the oldest providers of ‘coding bootcamps’ in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers.
We have been recognised as one of the topeducationtechnology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most sociallyimpactfulstartup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.
We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating techeducationwith human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessibleeducationin technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK’s Department forEducationwho provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS).
We’re backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Head of University Partnerships, you will lead the management and delivery of Hyperion Dev’s university partnerships, fostering relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and building trust in our products and performance. Working closely with the Department Head, your role will bridge business development,project management, andcross-functional collaborationto drivestrategic growth.
Ideal candidates bring experience in account management, client success, and a strongproject managementmindset, with an ability to navigate highereducationstructures and make an impact in afast-paced,start-up environment. You will leverage a deep understanding of partnership dynamics to support university partners and will excel at managing multiple stakeholders, communicating effectively, and driving new business opportunities.
In this role, you will also contribute to building Hyperion Dev’s culture, helping shape strategies for talent acquisition, planning, andcollaborationacross teams. Passionate about onlineeducation, you are motivated to change lives through learning and eager to be a core part of a rapidly growing organisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the overall success of university partnerships by expertly managing partner relationships and striving for a best-in-class approach to everything we do.
Identify and pursue growth opportunities within the university ecosystem through proactive outreach, consultative selling and a long-term strategic view towards growing the partnerships.
Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner relationship management
Oversee operational planning and risk management across key phases of the engagement with the partner, andproblem-solvingissues as they arise.
Serve as the primary point of escalation when issues arise, troubleshooting, and ensuring quick resolution.
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Title: Head of University
Company: HyperionDev
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Business, Management
