Strategic Educator Program Manager (USA Remote)

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in the global education space. For more than 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Turnitin products are used by educational institutions and certification and licensing programs to uphold integrity and increase learning performance, and by students and professionals to do their best, original work.

Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.

Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.

Turnitin is seeking a Strategic Educator Program Manager to create and lead initiatives focused on developing educator-centered engagement strategies that strengthen relationships, elevate educator voices, and champion effective teaching and learning practices across our global community.  The role cultivates global partnerships with colleges, universities and leading educational communities; establishes research projects; develops learning resources; and leads educational initiatives with the Turnitin user community to uphold academic integrity and the responsible use of AI.  

Reporting to the Senior Director of Customer Engagement and as part of the Customer Experience (CX) organization, this individual will design, launch, and manage programs that empower educators to share insights, connect with peers, and influence the evolution of Turnitin in the learning community as a thought leader.

This role plays a central part in Turnitin’s broader goals of supporting product adoption and building enduring brand loyalty by deepening educator engagement, fostering trust, and creating meaningful, educator-driven experiences. Collaborating closely with partners in marketing, go-to-market and product, this individual will focus on the strategy and content to further our efforts to directly engage educators. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global strategy for educator-focused programs that drive connection, collaboration, and long-term affinity with Turnitin. 
• Translate Turnitin’s thought leadership and product strategy into initiatives that reach our global customer base from discovery through pilot to scale, 
• Establish and maintain relationships in the educational community in professional learning, assessment, and learning integrity and develop initiatives based on shared goals and outcomes
• Conduct ongoing industry research in the education community on learning integrity, responsible use of AI, understanding professional learning needs and opportunities to define Turnitin’s posture and approach for our educator community. 
• Create and manage cross-functional projects from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment, accountability, and impact across teams with defined success metrics
• Establish, deliver and lead live engagement opportunities with educators that showcase thought leadership, classroom innovation, and best practices in learning integrity and the use of AI.
• Identify and guide educator-led or co-authored research initiatives that highlight learning and assessment  practices, leveragingTurnitin’s product portfolio and Turnitin’s contributions to educational excellence.
• Establish channels with internal teams to activate findings and insights generated through research collaborations, to share across educator channels and integrated into messaging, story telling, content, training, and engagement strategies.
• Serve as a visible champion of Turnitin’s educator engagement initiative, shaping how the organization listens to and learns from its educator community.

• 5+ years of experience in educator engagement, customer experience, customer success, or program management roles, preferably within edtech or higher education.
• Direct experience working with educators or within academic institutions leading to a strong understanding of the educator’s role in technology adoption, pedagogy, and peer influence.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented mindset; skilled in leveraging innovative models and emerging technologies (including AI, digital platforms, and learning analytics).
• Proven ability to design and implement educator or community engagement programs, with measurable outcomes, that deepen relationships, drive adoption, and strengthen brand loyalty.
• Strong track record of stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and building consensus across diverse teams in highly matrixed environments.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills, with a passion for amplifying educator voices and comfort representing the organization externally through webinars, panels, events, etc.
• Familiarity with instructional design or experience working alongside teaching and learning professionals is a plus.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

The expected annual base salary range for this position is: $97,350/year to $162,250/year. This position is bonus eligible / commission-based.

Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to: experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. Internal equity, market and organizational factors are also considered.

Total Rewards @ Turnitin
At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work.

Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.

In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.
• Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.
• Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard.
• One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.
• Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage
• Education Reimbursement*Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Charitable Contribution Match
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad
At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad.  We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team!

Turnitin, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer- vets/disabled.