Crossover · 10 hours ago
Head of Academic Innovation, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$400K/yr - $400K/yr
7+ years expCrossover is seeking a Head of Academic Innovation for 2 Hour Learning, a company focused on transforming education through innovative learning strategies. The role involves leading the academic strategy, designing frameworks based on learning science, and serving as the public face of the organization to promote systemic change in education.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Designing academic frameworks that convert learning science into actionable guidance for curriculum design, motivation systems, and application development
Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams maintain alignment, accountability, and results delivery
Consolidating data, stakeholder interviews, and direct observation into academic ecosystem assessments that identify high-impact barriers to accelerated learning and recommend targeted interventions
Ensuring strategic coherence through structured planning, continuous feedback mechanisms, and milestone monitoring to sustain focus on student learning objectives
Serving as the principal representative of 2 Hour Learning in high-profile settings—from keynote addresses to meetings with Ministries of Education—advancing systemic transformation in global education thinking
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field
7+ years leading academic or EdTech teams with evidence of exceptional learning outcomes
Proven experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learning
Track record of public thought leadership such as media, keynotes, books, or advising
Strong performance management skills with the ability to hold elite peers to a high bar
Fluent in interpreting data to diagnose learning issues and direct interventions
Comfortable engaging directly with students, parents, and school leaders
Preferred
Founded or led an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech venture
Experience navigating cultural, political, or international education contexts
Deep familiarity with Bloom's 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworks
Benefits
Dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment
Company
Crossover
Crossover is a global recruitment company, founded in 2014.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Weinert
COO
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