Strategy Lead: University Groups

About CEA

• Strategic vision and leadership: Set a clear and compelling vision for EA university groups, creating actionable strategies to achieve our 2027 goals of thriving groups at top universities. Adapt this strategy as new insights and challenges emerge.
• Team management: Lead and mentor a team of program staff and organizers, ensuring they have the tools, guidance, and support to excel. Maintain our culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Program development: Develop and execute pilot programs aimed at seeding and growing EA groups at pilot universities. Innovate on existing models, and experiment with new approaches to engagement and support.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with university group organizers, partner organizations, and other stakeholders in the EA community. Act as a bridge between our vision and those implementing it on the ground.
• Resource allocation: Identify and allocate monetary and non-monetary resources efficiently to the most promising groups and initiatives. Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and ensure that our efforts are delivering maximum impact.

• Have a strong strategic mindset with the ability to set a clear and compelling vision, develop actionable strategies, and adapt plans based on new insights or feedback. You can steer the program toward ambitious 2027 goals while remaining flexible in execution.
• Are excited to innovate and develop new programs. You are eager to enhance current models of community building in university groups, experiment with new approaches, and ensure programs are scalable and impactful.
• Are an experienced leader who has successfully led and mentored teams, ensuring that staff and organizers have the tools, guidance, and support to excel. You foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning, enabling your team to reach their potential.
• Are a skilled relationship builder and communicator, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including university organizers, external partners, and community members. You can bridge high-level strategic vision with on-the-ground implementation, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where adaptability, experimentation, and learning are key to success. You enjoy leading initiatives in uncertain and evolving contexts, making adjustments as needed to drive progress.
• Deeply understand EA principles and can model and use high-quality reasoning and decision-making. You are motivated to work on projects that align with these principles and ensure they are reflected in the work of your team.

• Have a proven track record of developing and executing programs, particularly in piloting new initiatives.
• Are data-driven and resourceful, able to identify promising groups and initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and use insights to continuously refine strategies for maximum impact.
• Strong familiarity with EA university groups or similar community-building initiatives.
• Have practical experience in leading high-impact projects or programs specifically within educational or non-profit sectors.

• This is a full-time position. We’re open to candidates working from our offices in Oxford or working remotely. Depending on the candidate, the ability to work from the Oxford office may be beneficial.
• If candidates would prefer to work from the UK, we welcome applicants from overseas and we’ll sponsor visas where possible. We may be able to sponsor visas to work in the US for some candidates.
• We prefer applicants who are able to work in time zones between US Pacific Time and CET.
• We’d love you to start by mid-March 2025, but we are flexible for exceptional candidates. We are also open to more junior applicants graduating in Spring 2025, especially if they can start on a part-time basis earlier.
• For the senior version of this role, targeting candidates with significant professional experience, we anticipate the following salary range:

  • US: total compensation package of $106,667-$152,849, comprising a base salary and 10% 401k contribution.
  • UK: total compensation package of £63,492-£90,981, comprising a base salary and 10% pension contribution.
• For the more junior version of the role we anticipate the following salary range:

  • US: total compensation package of $70,028-$93,761, comprising a base salary and 10% 401k contribution.
  • UK: total compensation package of £41,683-£55,809, comprising a base salary and 10% pension contribution.
• Our application process includes: one or more trial tasks, one or more interviews, reference checks, and a multi-day paid work trial for the top candidates.
• US benefits include private insurance, flexible work hours, $6,000 annual professional development allowance, a $6,000 mental health support allowance, extended parental leave, ergonomic equipment, and more. UK staff benefits are equivalent.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from self-identified women and people of colour who are excited about contributing to our mission. The Centre for Effective Altruism is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, or have any other questions about applying, please contact jobs@centreforeffectivealtruism.org.
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