About Us
Academia.eduis a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world's leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do.
Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu , we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities.
Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our office comes alive on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! Three times a week, our Bay Area team gathers in our office located in San Francisco's Financial District (580 California St) for All Hands meetings, collaborative sessions, innovation-driven brainstorming, and events that bring us closer together. Our space has everything we need—from cozy rooms for 1:1 mentoring and focused work to larger rooms designed for team activities.
The Role
We are seeking a high-performing Product Leader to lead our Engagement Products group. We believe there is a major opportunity to provide Researchers with a best-in-class social experience to keep up-to-date in their fields; maintain relationships with their colleagues, discover great research, and collaborate with peers to accelerate their work. In this role you will drive up the number of academics engaging in our free social products on the site on a recurring basis. This includes developing the key surfaces and functions of our site, including the home page and onboarding experiences, people recommendations, and new social modalities like groups or events. You will be responsible for 3 product teams to start, both with PMs in seats and the need to develop (and hire) the area further.
Key Responsibilities
Define the strategy for theAcademia.edusocial platform and drive alignment with key exec stakeholders
Drive adoption and growth of theAcademia.edusocial experience
Hire and support a high-performing product team; with a track record of empowering reports
IC a product team in the early stages of your time with us, in order to show execution excellence and model performance to your reports
Advocate for and up-skill product as a function in your area, and across the company
Requirements
7-12 years of product experience, with a focus on social (or community) B2C products
Previous experience in one of engagement growth, media/messaging/community products, or onboarding/activation of B2C users
Previous experience hiring and leveling-up PMs
Strong IC product skills; you know how to "lead from the front" and teach best practices
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated ability to make a significant business impact, autonomously
Customer-centric approach with a knack for data-driven validation
Experience working with cross-functional teams (ENG, UXR, Data, Design) and leaders
Startup experience is essential; bonus for a history of successful product pivots
Technical understanding and ability to engage in high-level technical discussions
Extensive experience with A/B testing and user research (both qualitative and quantitative)
Proven expertise in launching and scaling products to millions of users
Nice To Haves
Experience in Edtech or academia
A stint in growth-stage tech companies during a 'high-growth' period
A stint in social media tech companies (ex: Meta, Youtube, Reddit, Linkedin) Experience in launching products from inception to market (0->1)
$220,000 - $260,000 a year
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage:100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Generous Time Off:21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life's needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend
Competitive Compensation:Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options
Mission-Driven Company:Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world's research
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Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.