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EAB (Education Advisory Board)

Analyst, Strategy and New Ventures

EAB (Education Advisory Board), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Prove you're not a robot Analyst, Strategy and New Ventures Analyst, Strategy and New Ventures Location: Washington, D.C. Number: 601519 Job Category: Professional Services Job Department: G&A Job Family: Strategy & New Ventures Job Type: Full Time Level: Experienced

At EAB , our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employeesby checking out ourrecent awards . Strategy and New Ventures is responsible for defining the firm’s growth strategy and developing new products and services—organically or via partnerships and acquisitions. In helping to fuel the growth engine of a fast-growing company, the department enjoys close partnership with EAB’s executive team as well as key division leaders across the firm. You will be given unparalleled access to the executives of leading higher education institutions and industry-leading marketing capabilities. This position offers motivated, entrepreneurial candidates a rare opportunity to quickly effect systemic change across the higher education industry. The Analyst will have the unique opportunity to support workstreams across multiple diverse areas of strategic focus – 1) pan-business strategic planning (long-range growth forecasting, portfolio-level investment planning), 2) in-business innovation (long-term roadmap development, commercial positioning), 3) net new business launches (adjacent markets, new platforms), and 4) partnerships and mergers & acquisitions. This position has extensive executive-level visibility! This hire may be based in our Washington, DC or Richmond, VA office, or in the New York City, NY area. Note: this opening is also posted at Senior Analyst level; applicants are being considered across various levels for the one opening. Primary Responsibilities: Identify and size potential market opportunities Conduct rigorous testing Assess competitive pressures Support product scoping and development, including building wireframes and concepts Maintain project documentation, including interview notes and source libraries Develop internal and market-facing PowerPoint presentations Support initial sales and implementation activities The Analyst will also support development and refinement of the business’s overall growth strategy: Conduct strategic analyses to determine attractive product development and business development terrains Expand the firm’s knowledge base in emerging terrains Consistently develop and evaluate new business opportunities/ideas/potential partner companies Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, with an excellent academic record and 1-2+ years of post-graduate professional experience Experience communicating with an executive-level audience Demonstrated experience using PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel in a professional setting Attention to detail and consistent track record of meeting deadlines Proven ability to take initiative Validated ability to boil down extensive research findings into relevant insights Validated ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners Ideal Qualifications: Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar industries Demonstrated experience leading projects and defining team deadlines Experience with solution-focused problem solving and thinking through problems creatively Experience crafting a business plan, starting a business, or working in a start-up environment Prior exposure to the education sector Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation: The anticipated starting salary (base) range for thisrole is$46,000 - $65,000per year. Actual salary variesdue to factors that may include but not be limited torelevant experience, skills, and location.At EAB, it isnot typical for an individual to be hired at or near thetop of the starting salary range for their role. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionarybonus or incentive compensation. Variablecompensation may depend on various factors,such as individual andorganizational performance. Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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