Associate Director - University Partnerships

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.

Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart's vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today's fast-evolving tech industry.

With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.

Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.

Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.

The Opportunity

We're reimagining the intersection of tech education and recruitment through an innovative marketplace approach. As our Associate Director, you'll drive a strategic initiative to transform how tech professionals connect with premier employers. This role offers the chance to design and execute a revolutionary business model that will disrupt the technical career advancement landscape.

Your Mission

You will lead our strategic initiative to :

• Develop strategic partnerships with leading Universities
• Create and launch premium mentorship programs based on AI-first principles
• Build and execute GTM strategies to attract exceptional learners
• Drive program success through creative engagement approaches

What You'll Own

What Makes You the Perfect Fit

Experience We're Looking For

Why This Role Is Unique

This isn't about maintaining the status quo - it's about creating something entirely new. You'll have :

If you're a results-driven innovator who gets things done by thinking outside the box, and you're excited by the challenge of reimagining how tech careers are built, we want to hear from you!

Skills Required

Marketing, Category Management